Equipment
Quartermaster Issue: Light Marching Order

• Shoes - Model 1851 Jefferson Brogans
• Belt - Model 1858 Regulation with US buckle
• Haversack - Tarred, inside canvas pocket
• Cap Box - Model 1850 or US Shield front
• Cartridge Box - Model 1855 US .58 caliber with tins
• Trousers - US Foot Pattern Sky Blue
• Uniform Coat - 4 button Sack Coat
• Underwear (optional) - ankle length flannel
• Shirt - one Army off-white, one darker colored recommended
• Suspenders - linen or pillow ticking
• Vest (optional) - assorted military or civilian 
• Forage Cap - Model 1850 Army Pattern with square brim
• Hats (optional) - dark (preferably black) be prepared to document choice
• Canteen - Model 1858 “smoothside” or Model 1862 “bullseye”
• Cup - Model 1851 or boiler cup
• Musket - 3 banded 1861 or 1863 Springfield or 1853 Enfield
• Bayonet 

Quartermaster Issue:  Heavy Marching Order
To achieve heavy marching order, the soldier will requisition the following:

• Blanket – Various gray or brown wool black end stripes preferred. Also: homemade quilts of natural materials.
• Gum Blanket / Poncho – Gum blanket preferred/pancho acceptable.
• Tent  – U.S. shelter half
• Knapsack  – Double bagged regulation model
• Utensils and Cookware – period tin plate, fork, knife, and spoon.

Approved Sutlers

1st U.S. Infantry Vendor List
Dated 7-14-04

Most goods can be found at C & D Jarnagin, Frazer Brothers, or Blockade Runner.