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 colors; UNTRIMMED	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	#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

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