Hardee Hat	Shell Jacket
Muslin Shirt	Trousers/Pants
Sabre Belt
Holster	Pistol Cartridge Box Cap Box
Mounted Boots	Enlisted Spurs

    Hat: Hardee Hat DOES NOT have the ribbon band sewn around the brim edge, but has 2 rows of stitching instead. The hat comes trimmed with Enlisted Brass Branch Insignia, Brass Hardee Eagle, Hat Cord and 1 Plume. Trim is supplied loose, NOT attached.

    Coat: Shell Jacket. This waist length jackets were worn by many Civil War Union Cavalry and Artillery units throughout the war. Our shell jackets and roundabouts are made from a good grade of dark blue wool and the standard lining for enlisted men is natural muslin.  Standard braid on the M1858 Regulation Trimmed SHELLJACKET is cotton twill. Worsted wool braid is available at extra cost. The M1858 jacket has two bolsters in back to support the waist belt. The jacket front has 12 small US Eagle buttons supplied. Collar has the double side buttons.

    Shirt: Unbleached Muslin shirt features the drop shoulder pattern, with gathered sleeves and cuff and the placket front. Three Mother of Pearl buttons on the front, with one on each cuff. Comes standard with the stand and fall collar (as shown).

    Pants: Both the M-1858 (Dark Blue) and M-1862 (Sky Blue) US Army trousers are offered. Our Union style trousers have the split back with cord tie and comes with side seam pockets. Trousers should be worn quite loose. They also have a 1" higher rise than today's blue jeans. Legs are left un-hemmed so that you can hem them the length that you want. Pewter buttons for fly and suspenders are supplied. ONE front suspender button is standard. If two per side are desired, specify and add 50 cents. Mounted style has an extra layer of wool in the seat and inner leg area.

    Belt: Standard U.S. Civil War Sabre Belt.

    Holster: Right side, butt forward Holster as per regulations. An optional 2nd holster can be added which is Left side, butt forward.

    Pistol Cartridge Box: Standard U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box.

    Cap Box: The Cap Box holds the percussion caps for the carbine. It is optional, as troops with cartridge weapons (Spencers, etc) did not carry these.

    Carbine Sling: Standard U.S. Civil War Carbine Sling with Swivel.

    Carbine Cartridge Box: Standard U.S. Civil War Carbine Cartridge Box.

    Boots: Mounted Boots. The leather in our boot is a semi-rough cowhide especially selected after studying the original boot. They will take a shine after a few polishes or will take Lexol for a "field-worn" look. They have a sewn sole with a ridged shank pegged into place. This boot has a comfortable square toe and a tight-gripping heel. They are ideal for many impressions from just after 1800 through 1900.  Sizes 8 EE - 13 1/2 EE.

    Spurs: Enlisted Spurs and Spur Straps.

    Greatcoat: U.S. M1858 Greatcoat for Mounted Service in Sky Blue.

    Branch trim colors: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - Yellow or Mounted Rifles - Green.

Artillery

Artillery Musician

Cavalry

Cavalry Musician

Mounted Rifles

    Chevrons, Service Stripes and Trouser Stripes are not included with uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.

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Kepi      Forage             Cap Slouch Hat	Sack Coat
Muslin Shirt	Trousers/Pants
Sabre Belt
Holster	Pistol Cartridge Box Cap Box
Mounted Boots	Enlisted Spurs

    Hat:  We are offering 4 types of hat / cap for the fatigue uniform: the M1861 Kepi, the M1858 Forage Cap, the M1861 Forage Cap and the Slouch Hat. Kepi and Forage Cap come with Branch Insignia, while the Slouch Hat comes with Branch Insignia and Hat cord. Trim is supplied loose, NOT attached.

    Coat: Sack Coat. For fatigue duty, Civil War Union soldiers were issued a fatigue blouse, referred to as a Sack Coat or Sackcoat. Most sack coats were unlined, however regulations do call for a "Recruit Coat" to be lined. Judging from available records, the lined sack coat appears to have been quite rare. The Sack Coat has a roll type collar and left inside breast pocket. Standard length is about halfway between the hip and knee. It has four (4) medium sized Union Eagle buttons and split cuffs. Choose either Lined or Unlined.

    Shirt: Unbleached Muslin shirt features the drop shoulder pattern, with gathered sleeves and cuff and the placket front. Three Mother of Pearl buttons on the front, with one on each cuff. Comes standard with the stand and fall collar (as shown).

    Pants: Both the M-1858 (Dark Blue) and M-1862 (Sky Blue) US Army trousers are offered. Our Union style trousers have the split back with cord tie and comes with side seam pockets. Trousers should be worn quite loose. They also have a 1" higher rise than today's blue jeans. Legs are left un-hemmed so that you can hem them the length that you want. Pewter buttons for fly and suspenders are supplied. ONE front suspender button is standard. If two per side are desired, specify and add 50 cents. Mounted style has an extra layer of wool in the seat and inner leg area.

    Belt: Standard U.S. Civil War Sabre Belt.

    Holster: Right side, butt forward Holster as per regulations. An optional 2nd holster can be added which is Left side, butt forward.

    Pistol Cartridge Box: Standard U.S. Civil War Pistol Cartridge Box.

    Cap Box: The Cap Box holds the percussion caps for the carbine. It is optional, as troops with cartridge weapons (Spencers, etc) did not carry these.

    Carbine Sling: Standard U.S. Civil War Carbine Sling with Swivel.

    Carbine Cartridge Box: Standard U.S. Civil War Carbine Cartridge Box.

    Boots: Mounted Boots. The leather in our boot is a semi-rough cowhide especially selected after studying the original boot. They will take a shine after a few polishes or will take Lexol for a "field-worn" look. They have a sewn sole with a ridged shank pegged into place. This boot has a comfortable square toe and a tight-gripping heel. They are ideal for many impressions from just after 1800 through 1900.  Sizes 8 EE - 13 1/2 EE.

    Spurs: Enlisted Spurs and Spur Straps.

    Greatcoat: U.S. M1858 Greatcoat for Mounted Service in Sky Blue.

    Chevrons, Service Stripes and Trouser Stripes are not included with uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.

    Material and Color Samples Page.
    Measurement Chart: Click Here.

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    Saddle: The M1859 McClellan Cavalry is the standard Civil War Saddle. It is built on a new tree with steel arch supports and covered with rawhide. This is a M1859 model tree made on modified bars so that it will fit modern horses. Saddle comes complete with correct iron hardware, hooded stirrups, stirrup straps, fenders, skirts, slot plates, pommel shield, complete rigging assemble and six (6) coat straps.

    Girth:  Blue Worsted Wool Girth.

    Surcingle:  The Blue Worsted Wool Surcingle is part of the engineering design of this saddle, although not absolutely necessary for use, it is a safety item and we DO HIGHLY recommend its use.

    Saddle Blanket (OPTIONAL): Blue Saddle Blanket with orange stripe. Size approximately 72" X 84". These are cut from a roll as per the originals issued to the Quartermaster Dept. 100% wool. (Not Shown in picture.)

    Saddle Bags: Black Leather Civil War Saddle Bags.

    Headstall: Civil War 6-Buckle Headstall.

    Bit: M1863 Curb Bit (Bright), including Curb Chain with Hooks and Leather Curb Safe.

    Reins: Enlisted Black Leather Civil War Reins.

    Breast Collar (OPTIONAL): Black Leather Civil War Breast Collar or Black Leather Breast Collar with Brass Heart.

    Halter: Black Leather Civil War Halter.

    Lead Strap: Black Leather Civil War Lead Strap.

    Link Strap: Black Leather Civil War Link Strap.

    Nose Bag & Ration Bag (OPTIONAL): Black Leather and White Canvas Civil War Nose Bag & off white Ration Bag Feed Items.

    Lariat and Picket Pin (OPTIONAL): 4 strand lariat hand twisted 30 foot plus picket pin Civil War Picketing Package.

    Carbine Socket/Thimble (OPTIONAL): black leather Civil War Carbine Socket.

    Brush, Curry Comb & Folding Hoof Pick (OPTIONAL): Civil War Horse Care Package.

    Normal delivery time is 4 to 8 weeks.

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