| Uniform Regulations for Western Theater Confederate Impression |
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| Kepi | Jean cloth only |
| Hat | Must be of civilian style only (no tri-corner or tophat). Slouch, pork pie, etc. Prefer either black, brown or gray color. |
| Shell Jacket | Jean cloth only. Mobile, Columbus, or Georgia depot, or generic 'mystery' depot. Preferred color is taupe-on-brown. |
| Pants | Confederate jean cloth or civilian (no sky blue for CS impression) |
| Shirt | Must be of appropriate construction. Civilian patter only (no plain white shirts). If a particular event requires a battleshirt, it must be worn over civilian shirt like a jacket |
| Shoes | Military or civilian style. No modern shoes or work boots |
| Socks | 100% wool or cotton only (no modern socks) |
| Cartridge Box | Either CS or Federal issue |
| Cap Box | Either CS or US issue |
| Belt | Black leather or painted canvas also ok |
| Belt Buckle | "CS" oval, "VS" square, Georgia Frame, Forked Tongue, or Tennessee militia style |
| Haversack | White canvas (CS) or black tarred (Federal) |
| Canteen | Tin drum or wooden. Federal smoothside accepted but discouraged |
| Blanket | Period pattern of wool, jean cloth, or cloth |
| Knapsack | Highly recommended. Should be of Confederate issue (Mexican war, issac & campbell, single pack, kibbler) or Federal double bag |
| Weapon | 3-band Enfield or Springfield. (sling optional). Bayonet required |
| Tent | A-frame for early war events; shelter half or campaigning highly encouraged for mid- to late war years |
| Uniform Regulations for Western Theater Union Impression |
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| Hat | Civilian slouch (brown or black). Hardee hat highly recommended |
| Forage cap | must be made out of thin indigo blue material of appropriate construction. (no kepi's for enlisted men, unless specified for early war event) |
| Jacket | 4-button sack coat, must be made out of thin material (lined or unlined) |
| Trousers | Regulation federal sky blue trousers of appropriate construction |
| Shirt | Federal issue shirts are encouraged but CS as above is ok |
| Shoes | Military brogans, as above |