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Company B, 71st Pennsylvania Gear Equipment List
Uniform of the Privates in the 71st shall consist of the following:
Forage (a.k.a. Bummer) Style Cap.
Four Button Sack Coat (dark blue wool).
Sky Blue (a.k.a. Kersey) Wool Trousers.
Issue pattern or civilian pattern wool or cotton shirt of period accurate design.
Brogans or Jefferson Bootie Style Lather Footwear.
Rag or dark earth tone colored wool socks (knit type are preferred).
Basic Kit (Accouterments)
The Accouterments for the 71st shall consist of the following:
Cartridge Box w/brass US Plate
Cap Box
Leather Belt w/brass US Plate
Period accurate metal canteen (either “bull’s eye” or “smooth side”).
Black-tarred Haversack (with roller buckle)
The weapon and Bayonet for the 71st shall consist of the following:
The 1861 or 1863 Springfield Rifled Musket is the preferred rifle for the 71st.
The 1857 Enfield may be used by members of the 71st.
All other weapon types may only be used with approval of the Command Group.
Tentage for the 71st shall consist of the following:
The “A” frame wedge is most appropriate for all members of the 71st.
“Dog” tents may be used by members of the 71st.
“Campaign style” camping (no tent) may be used by members of the 71st.
Wall tents may only be used by individuals after receiving permission from the Command Group.
Other items that a soldier in the 71st will need to procure include:
Period Accurate Gray Wool Blanket.
Period Accurate “Gum” Blanket.
Period Accurate Eyewear (if applicable).
Period Accurate Eating Utensils.
Period Accurate Plate and Cup.
Period Accurate Personal Grooming Items.
Items that a soldier in the 71st will find handy include:
Greatcoat (sky blue, infantry style).
Knapsack (double-bagged, tarred variety is accurate).
Waistcoat (a.k.a. vest).
Period Accurate Drawers (a.k.a. underwear)