Uniform Guidelines

Pictured is a Richmond Depot Type II  jacket, kepi and trousers

Pictured is the knapsack goodies. Wallet, camp hoody, tobacco pouches and pipe, house wife, socks, match holder and small bible, cards, vest tooth brush bag, extra towels, string and gum blanket.

Pictured is a canteen, cartage box, canvas belt with English style buckle, bayonet with scabbard, cap box and Enfield rifle.

Painted Canvas haversack (early war), tin plate, pewter cup, bone spoons, silverware, bag and mucket.

Uniform Requirements for a mid war impression: Remember we are portraying a uniformed Regiment. Once the Depot system was in full force, the men of the 22nd Virginia would have been equipped and issued the same items as any other soldier in the Civil War. Since the 22nd Virginia saw many changes in its appearance, we portray the unit during the 1862-3 area.

1. Richmond Depot Type II Jacket.

2. Coin, Block "I", Eagle, Wood or Virginia State Seal Buttons.

3. Waste Coat Military or Civilian.

4. Military Depot Trousers.

5. Military or Civilian cotton or flannel Shirt.

6. Any brownish or gray colored approved kepi

7. Brogans.

Musketry & Accouterments Items:

1. Canteen.

2. Cartage Box & Shoulder strap.

3. Cap Box.

4. Leather Belt

5. Virginia plate, CSA plate or Georgia Frame Buckle.

6. Bayonet with scabbard.

7. Any 3-band musket

8. Musket Sling.

9. Musket Nipple Pick.

10. Musket Nipple Wrench.

Personal Items:

1. White cotton Haversack with kitchen items.

2. Black painted soft knapsack. (Mex War style)

3. 2pr. period correct cotton socks.

4. 2pr. period correct wool socks.

5. Tin Cup.

6. Tin Plate.

7. Mess set (Fork, knife, and spoon).

8. Wool Blanket

Tenting and Camping Items:

1. Shelter half or small A-frame if you have a family.

2. Chair.

3. Cooking items.

4. Wooden Cooler.

5. Lantern and Beeswax Candles.

6. Slouch hat.

7. Mucket boiler.

8. Gum (Rubber) Blanket.

9. Period correct tobacco bags.

10. Wool Gloves

Optional Equipment after main requirements are met, but are not mandatory:

1. Richmond Depot III with Eagle or block "I" Buttons.

2. Period correct battle shirt.

3. A 2nd pair of trousers.

4. Great Coat.

Just for thought: You can always make your own belt, haversack, knapsack, cap box, Cartage Box & Shoulder straps out of layered linen or canvas to cut down the cost of buying new items and you don't have to be prefect at sewing to do this. Then paint your cloth equipment by using black oil base paint.