Beding and Shelter

Woolen Blanket: Two types of blankets are acceptable.  The first is the standard issue blanket of gray wool with black end stripes and a triple-chain stitched US in the center.  The second is the emergency issue blanket of brown  wool with a single chain stitched US in the cen

Rubberized ground cloth  (Gum Blanket): Civil War period gum blankets used small rivets. FYI There is no absolutely authentic replica the true vulcanization process is costly, hazardous, and time consuming.

Shelter Half (Dog Tent): federal type 2 (no federal type 1 because they were issued to Pennsylvania and New York militia and a few volunteers) shelter halves had hand sewn button. Use bone button or wood. The   material should be 8oz. duck canvas.

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