Uniform List and Recommended On Line Venders

We were the first confederate group invited to attend the Glorietta event in New Mexico. So we take our uniforms seriously. This unit has two different uniforms: the Tiger and the mid to late war uniform. This allows us the flexibility needed to attend most reenactments. We strongly suggest our new recruits focus on obtaining the basic gear first, and then start looking at the Tiger uniform. This list is an equipment guide to help our new recruits to become a proper Tiger. When you first join you may borrow from other members or from the unit. While the unit sometimes has loaner equipment available, it is loaned on a first come, first serve basis. Each mess is responsible for keeping track of loaner gear and it must be returned at the end of the event. The sooner you get your equipment the better off the unit will be and the closer you are to becoming a Tiger. There's a lot of disreputable people out there that love to sell fresh fish junk (i.e. the Major). So please consult with a qualified tiger NCO before purchasing any equipment. We like keeping it real, so only period type of camping equipment and paraphernalia is allowed in camp during visiting hours. If you need special accomodations, please discuss this with the Major and he will get you squared away.

The Tiger Rifle's Uniform

Zouave Jacket Explanation

Due to recent archaeological digs, some blue cloth from a tiger jacket survived. In combination with this and family folklore, we think that the jacket might have been blue with red trim. In addition no one knows if the jackets had tombeaus on the front. Considering it was a popular design at the time it is possible. But we err on the side of caution and don't put them our uniforms. The debate rages on, some say the jackets were brown or butternut some say blue. We take the stance that, no one is right or wrong due to the lack of reliable evidence.

1. Brogan Shoes 2. Socks: Blue and white striped. 3. Trousers: Blue and White Striped pillow ticking 4. Shirt: collarless Red Flannel 5. Fez or Straw Hat (Tiger motto's will be handed out by the Major) 6. Canteen: Wood or Metal 7. White Gaiters 8. Zouave Jacket: Blue & Red(see above for details) 9. Belt &Cap Pouch: Black 10. Cartridge Box with or without Sling(cotton or leather) 11. Louisiana State Belt Buckle 12. Most flint lock conversions, 3 band Enfield, 1861 type 3 band Springfield (no 2 band muskets or revolvers allowed) 13. Rifle Sling: Leather Or Cloth 14. Bayonet with Scabbard 15. Haversack: any style 16. Knapsack: Hard pack or double sided 17. Rubberized Poncho or Ground Cloth 18. A or Dog tents 19. Knife: Bowie or D Guard 20. Period Blankets

Standard Uniform

1. Jacket: Most civilian period correct patterns (see an NCO) Jean wool, butternut, Gary frock coats, jean wool sack coat, for those that like making their own, the unit has some patterns available.  2.Pants: Gray, brown or butternut colored  wool.Most civilian period correct patterns (try to stay away from federal pants) doesn't need to match jacket.For those that like making their own, the unit has some patterns available.  3. Suspenders 4. Undershirt:  period correct patterns. You can use 100% cotton, any color that is period.(make sure you pre-wash material before using) 5. Brogans 6.Hat most civilian hats, bell crown top hats (must be beaver or nutria) Slouch, See an NCO of acceptable colors and styles 7. Wool Socks 8. Belt and Cap Pouch: Black or Brown 9. Cartridge Box with or without Sling(cotton or Black or Brown Leather) 10.Rifle:Most flint lock conversions, 3 band Enfield, 1861 type 3 band Springfield (no 2 band muskets or revolvers allowed) 11.Rifle Sling: Leather Or Cloth 12.Bayonet with Scabbard 13. Haversack:any style 14. Knapsack: Hard pack or double sided 15. Rubberized Poncho or Ground Cloth. 16. A or Dog tents 17. Knife, Bowie or D Guard 18. Period Blankets (wool, cotton period quilts)

Recommended Vender's List

D & N Mercantile                              http://www.dnmercantile.com They have a great starter uniform and leather kit. Look at there web site often they have equipment specials all the time. Fall Creack Sutlery                           http://www.fcsutler.com Great people!They have been in the business for over 20 years. Nice wool, patterns, brogans, hob nail's, etc. The Quartermaster Shop                http://www.quartermastershop.com Big selection of obscure quality uniforms Customer  friendly. Blockade Runner                               http://www.blockadrunner.com Nice Columbus and western Depot Jackets Muskets and bayonets and reasonable prices. Rare period correct hoops and for Corporal "Fire Ball" Simmons Fire retardent Tents. Give them time for delivery Dirty Billy's Hats                              http://www.dirtybillyshats.com Well known and I think has the best hats in the business Jersey Skillet Licker                           http://www.skilletlicker.com For the stitch counters out there, Jersey has the most peried correct uniforms and leather goods I have ever seen. Correct down to the right stamping's and stitch.

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