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6th Missouri Uniform Guidelines

Jacket- Four Button Fatigue/Sack Coat

Each man should have a quality federal fatigue jacket. Made from a period correct pattern and with period correct materials.  Yes, the 8th Missouri was officially a part of the 6th Missouri at this time. Research shows that only two companies of the 8th Missouri were consoldaited into the 6th Missouri.  We'll only allow 8th Missouri jackets into one company. Please reach out  for more information pertaining to these jackets.

Headgear- Hardee Hat/Black Civilian Slouch

Each man should have a federal issue hardee hat or a black civilian slouch hat. Your head gear must be a quality reproduction. 

Enlisted Sky Blue Trousers

Your trousers must be made from a period correct pattern (JT Martin or SA Trousers) and with period correct materials. Do not use a waist belt to hold up your trousers. Wear period correct suspenders.  Each man should have a period correct pair of underdrawers.

Gray/Domet Flannel U.S. Shirt

Made from a period correct pattern and with period correct materials.

U.S. Issue Brogan or Infantry Boots

Each man should have period correct federal issue footwear. Do not go barefoot. 

Western Federal Depot Accoutraments

Each man should have a U.S. waist belt, cap pouch, cartridge box (with strap), and a 2 or 7 rivet scabbard. All made from period correct patterns and with period correct materials. 

Federal Issue Canteen and Haversack

Each man should have a functioning federal issue canteen, must made from a period correct pattern and with period correct materials. With correct stopper and canteen cover. 


Each man should also have a functioning federal issue haversack. Complete with cup, plate, fork, knife, spoon, poke sacks, and contain all personal items.  

Later War Federal issue Knapsack

Each man should have a federal issue knapsack or Bedroll. Must contain a period correct federal issue blanket, ground cloth, extra shirt, socks, and other personal items.

Weapons

Each man should have a defarbed 1861 Springfield  Rifle Musket or an 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket. Complete with proper fitting bayonet.

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