Wool or jean cloth. Jean cloth most common in the Army of Tennessee. However, that is not to say jean cloth was the ONLY material. Styles allowed are as follows:

*     Columbus Depot
*     Atlanta Depot

*     Common Shell Jacket

*     Commutation Jackets

*     "Mystery Depot" Jackets

*      Frock Coats

Trousers:

Issue or civilian styles of any documentable construction. Jean cloth recommended. Limited Federal sky blue or civilian checks or houndstooth allowed.

Shirts:

Any civilian or issue pattern of correct period construction. Federal issue dommet flannel. Period prints and patterns allowed.

Socks:

Any civilian or issue knit wool or cotton socks. No rag wool or elastic.

Shoes:

Any issue or civilian style of period construction. NO cowboy boots, work boots, combat boots or East German marching boots. The Jefferson Brogan is recommended.

Headgear:

Kepis or slouch hats. Slouch hats more common in the Army of Tennessee.
NO hat blanks, cowboy hats, modern slouch hats or hillbilly hats.

Overcoats: not a required item but worth having for colder climate events

*     Any CS or US foot pattern
*     Some civilian patterns

Cartridge Box:

*     US or CS manufacture 1855 or 1858 .58 cal. cartridge box
*     Black or "Fair"* leather or CS painted cloth with sling
*     NO Enfield cartridge boxes

Cap Box:

*     US or CS manufacture
*     Militia shield front, 1855 or 1858
*     Black or Fair leather
*     Painted Canvas ( CS ONLY )
*     NO Enfield cap boxes

Waistbelt:

*     US or CS manufacture
*     Black or Fair leather
*     Painted Canvas ( CS ONLY )
*     CS oval plate, rectangular CSA plate, or any correct CS pattern beltplate
*     Georgia frame, fork tongue, or correct roller buckle
*     English "snake" buckle belts
*     Inverted US buckles ONLY allowed for new members during their first year

Canteens:

*     CS tin drum canteens
*     US 1858 smoothside or Bullseye pattern
*     Wood drum canteens ( Note: wood canteens require a lot of maintenance

       and need to be stored WITH WATER IN THEM to keep the wood swollen - they

       can be prone to leaks if not cared for )
*     NO stainless steel

Haversacks:

*     Plain or painted cloth
*     Pillow ticking
*     Carpet or tapestry

Knapsacks: not a required item

*     US early war or mid-war double bag soft pack
*     Mexican War pattern hard or soft pack
*     "Kibbler" pattern soft pack ( Echoes of Glory, Confederacy, Page # 202 )
*     Isaac and Campbell soft pack

Preferred: P1853 Enfield Rifled Musket ( three-band ) with Enfield bayonet and scabbard

Alternates:

*     M1855-1861 Springfield Rifled Musket
*     P1858 or P1860 Enfield Rifle ( two-band - may be purchased at a later date after

       rifled musket has been acquired )

NO Whitworths !! They were not as common as often seen at re-enactments.
The company will own ONE Whitworth.

* Fair leather is also known as russett or English bridle leather and is brown.