8th USCI Uniform/Equipment
The 8th United States Colored Infantry Regiment was equipped and uniformed like the majority of USCT, Late Civil War Union Infantry.
Uniform
Federal Sack Coat-dark blue wool
Infantry Trousers-sky blue wool
Forage Cap Late War-dark blue wool(brass Infantry bugle can be worn on cap)
Shirt-muslin
Shoes-black leather brogans (rough side out)
Socks-wool
Suspenders (braces)-canvas
Equipment
Waist Belt-black leather w/brass U.S. buckle
Cap Pouch-black leather
Cartridge Box-black leather w/brass U.S. plate
Cartridge Box Strap-black leather w/brass Eagle plate
Canteen-dark blue wool cover
Haversack-black tarred canvas w/tin cup, plate, utensils, housewife (sewing kit) ECT.
Weapons
Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket .58 Cal. w/leather sling
Bayonet for Springfield Musket w/black leather scabbard
Joining Company A, 8th USCI
These are the basic items required for the 8th USCI impression. Listed below you will find links to sutlers that I have used this will allow the prospective recruit to get a general idea of how much it will cost to get started. If you feel that you might be interested in this type of living History and would like to Join Company A 8th USCI please contact me.
Links to Sutlers~
Regimantal Quartermaster
Fall Creek Sutlery
Quartermaster Shop
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