Welcome to Company C, 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry:
This short letter will give you the basic information regarding equipment you'll need now that you've joined our Company.
Musket: Springfield Model 1861 (preferred), Enfield Model 1853 (3-band) (acceptable)
Coat: New York State jacket (early-mid war) or Four-button sack coat
Pants: Standard Federal issue, sky blue foot style
Shirt: Personal choice but must be period styled
Shoes: Military Brogans, black color
Socks: Grey wool
Hat: Bummer (forage cap), or kepi
Canteen: Smooth side, sky blue cover
Belt: Black waist-belt with oval SNY or US buckle, belt keeper recommended
Bayonet: Standard Springfield or Enfield bayonet with proper scabbard and frog.
Other: Standard Federal capbox and cartridge box with oval SNY or US or box plate, cartridge sling with eagle breastplate, standard US tarred haversack
Insignia: Any, all or none of the following is acceptable for hat insignia:
letter "C", numbers "72", "Infantry Hunting Horn" (highly recommend as minimum), 3rd Corp 2nd Div. Badge (white diamond)
Tent: 6' x 8' x 9' wedge tent or shelter half (a tent is not required as you may be able
to sleep in someone else's but none the less is highly desirable.)
Optional: Great coat, rubber blanket, rubber poncho, back pack, etc... (While not required, additional gear can be helpful and add to the camp impression.)