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 colors; UNTRIMMED | CS SHELL JACKET IS |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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