VMI Cadet Battalion Uniform Standards

Any prices listed are merely estimates.   Individuals may choose different suppliers/sutlers if through research, they know the suppliers/sutlers to be of comparable or higher quality than those listed.   The uniform items listed are required as described at the minumum.  We are attempting to portray a specific impresson  The staff reserves the right to change the standards and/or suppliers as necessary.  
Men have ONE YEAR (preferably by the time of the next reenactment at New Market) to comply with the uniform standards.

Where you see a colored cell, it means that item is not authorized for use with the Cadet Battalion.


UNIFORM ITEM

INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER/SUTLER
RICHMOND DEPOT III JACKET
(5, 6, or 7 BUTTON)
Contact us for recommended material styles and colorsUNTRIMMED

CS SHELL JACKET IS
ACCEPTABLE AS ALTERNATE

CONFEDERATE TAILOR (Official Supplier)
COUNTY CLOTH (C Childs) QUARTERMASTER SHOP
RICHMOND DEPOT     TROUSERS UNLINED, UNTRIMMED
SHOULD MATCH JACKET
CONFED. FOOT TROUSERS (for the CS SHELL JACKET) ACCEPTABLE AS ALTERNATE CONFEDERATE TAILOR (Official Supplier)
COUNTY CLOTH (C Childs) QUARTERMASTER SHOP
FORAGE CAP Union Dark Blue (preferred)
Appropriate CS (NO trim color)
If Blue, replace Union Eagle buttons w/ small VA or VMI buttons on hat band QUARTERMASTER SHOP
Other suppliers being researched
CARTRIDGE BOX Standard 1855 .58 cal box NOT IMPRINTED CD JARNAGIN CO
JACKET BUTTONS Recast VMI Cadet buttons Required on Cadet uniform...NOT the flat buttons in modern-day use! Sole Supplier
HANOVER BRASS CO
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE OVAL "VMI" Box Plate Attach to center of cartridge box flap
Request buckle cast as box plate
Sole Supplier
HANOVER BRASS CO
BELT & BUCKLE COMBO 2 piece ROUND VIRGINIA Buckle
1 piece VIRGINIA MILITIA Plate
GEORGIA FORKED HARNESS
with black or brown belt HANOVER BRASS CO
CD JARNAGIN CO
CAP BOX Standard cap box CD JARNAGIN CO
CANTEEN Wood (preferred)
or metal bullseye w/ or w/o cover
Canteens may be lined or unlined at individual's discretion CD JARNAGIN CO
FORT BRANCH SUPPLY
HAVERSACK Union tarred (preferred) or Confederate Cloth Haversack Depot's Confederate Haversack not recommended HAVERSACK DEPOT
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPOT
CD JARNAGIN CO
SHIRT Civilian/Military pattern White/Off-White CD JARNAGIN CO
FALL CREEK SUTTLERY
SOCKS Wool - Color at discretion of Individual At discretion of individual
SHOES US Jefferson brogans or CS pattern Undyed leather / Horseshoe taps not recommended CD JARNAGIN CO
ROBERT LAND
MISSOURI BOOT & SHOE CO.
WEAPON AND BAYONET

3-bd 1861 .58 cal SPRINGFIELD
3-bd 1855 .58 cal ENFIELD

.54 cal LORENZ (Not Jaeger)

Euroarms or Armisport ($400-$500)
Recommend authentic markings
COMPANY QUARTERMASTER
LODGEWOOD MANUFACTURE
REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER
CD JARNAGIN CO
SCABBARD Made to match bayonet/ensure test fit! Bottom of scabbard angles to the rear when worn (Slant attachment) REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER
CD JARNAGIN CO
BEDROLL (1) Wool blanket FALL CREEK SUTTLERY
BEDROLL (2) Rubber Poncho/Gum Blanket CD JARNAGIN CO
UNDERWEAR Period SHIRTS will always be worn At discretion of individual At discretion of individual
SHELTER HALF TENT Purchase 2 for pup tent or 1 for shelter Haversack Depot has shelter tent kits HAVERSACK DEPOT
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPOT
CD JARNAGIN CO
A FRAME TENT Authorized for families only Recommend shelter half or pup tent FALL CREEK SUTTLERY
TINWARE Plates, silverware, cups, etc NO BLUE ENAMELWARE CD JARNAGIN CO
KNAPSACK At discretion of individual Knapsacks won't be carried into battle CD JARNAGIN CO
MISSOURI BOOT & SHOE CO.
EYEGLASSES Small lens, thin wire frame; do not purchase from modern eyewear stores Contacts authorized. Use with caution Modern eyewear prohibited REENACTMENT EYEWEAR
CARTRIDGE BOX SLING All accouterments attach to waist belt
RANK CHEVRONS Cadets did not wear rank at New Mkt
BREAST PLATE
HAT BRASS
SIDEARMS

VMI Cadet Battalion Uniform Material Standards

Any prices listed are merely estimates.  The material choices listed are the only ones recommended by the staff of the Cadet Reenactment Battalion.   Based on an evaluation against the actual uniforms held at VMI and the New Market Museum, this list will be refined to select "THE" uniform material for the objective VMI Cadet impression.

UNIFORM ITEM MATERIAL DESIGNATION SUPPLIER/SUTLER
Jacket & Trousers Sheeps Gray/Brown Satinette
Recommended Material Selection
Family Heirloom Weavers
Recommended Material Supplier
Jacket & Trousers Jean Cloth 2 Natural Gray/Brown Family Heirloom Weavers
Jacket & Trousers Jean Cloth 2 Natural Brown/Brown Family Heirloom Weavers
Jacket & Trousers Sheeps Gray/Brown Cassimere Family Heirloom Weavers
Jacket & Trousers Jean Cloth 3 Sheeps Gray/Brown Family Heirloom Weavers
Jacket & Trousers Jean Cloth 3 Sheeps Gray/Natural Family Heirloom Weavers
UNIFORM ITEM MATERIAL DESIGNATION SUPPLIER/SUTLER
Jacket & Trousers #FG Jeans County Cloth, Inc
Jacket & Trousers #22 Jeans County Cloth, Inc
Jacket & Trousers #9B Jeans County Cloth, Inc
UNIFORM ITEM MATERIAL DESIGNATION SUPPLIER/SUTLER
Jacket & Trousers #1FB Tart, Brantley, Benjamin
Jacket & Trousers #3F Tart, Brantley, Benjamin
UNIFORM ITEM MATERIAL DESIGNATION SUPPLIER/SUTLER
Jacket & Trousers Satinette Jean Cloth The Quartermaster Shop

Note: The Family Heirloom Weaver's Sheeps' Gray/Brown Satinette is identified as the material that almost exactly matches
one of the cadet uniforms in the museum at the Virginia Military Institute.  All the other selections are approximations.
The Jean Satinette material from the Quartermaster Shop is also fairly similar to the material used in this uniform.

SEE CONFEDERATE TAILOR SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION