SGLHA Vendor List

This list includes those vendors whose products meet the high standards of authenticity as established by the SGLHA. The authenticity of an item and overall vendor rating is determined by the quality of materials and patterns/designs used in the reproduction, as well as the quality of construction in the product. In addition, a vendor needs to demonstrate consistent availability of his/her goods in order to be included in this list. While availability has no bearing on the authenticity of an item, it does serve as a prerequisite for inclusion here, which should correct the previous problem of having a vendor list filled with unobtainable good.

It is also important to note the differences between the sources listed here and those contained in the resource and vendor lists of other hardcore/progressive/authentic units. Other units tend to include as many acceptable sources as possible in order to provide their memberships with a variety of choices and options based on price, availability, and varying degrees of authenticity. While this logic is perfectly understandable for certain units, the goal of this list is to provide members with the contact information and notes on the BEST sources currently available.

Unfortunately, several of the best vendors of particular items are no longer in business or have extremely limited availability, which has created the need to examine closely the goods of new and developing craftsmen. As a result, this list contains separate categories for "secondary market vendors," or those whose goods have been approved by the SGLHA in the past as well as the present but are no longer readily available and must be sought through the used market, as well as "potential future resources," or those whose products do not meet the current standards of the SGLHA, but demonstrate effort at research and workmanship and will certainly be reconsidered in the future as their skill develops.

Finally, this list deals with resources for clothing, headgear, footwear, accoutrements, and equipage. The endorsed vendor's name, or the name of the business will appear next to each category. The vendors' available contact information will appear at the end of the list. The next phase of the vendor list will include resources for ordnance, personal items, and specialty items, as well as more in-depth reviews and explanations of both endorsed and rejected gear.

These choices are NOT arbitary and are do NOT show favoritism towards anyone. The selections made are based off examination of original artifacts. In many instances we have been helped by the preeminent experts of their respected fields in helping us make these decisions. If any vendor does not see their name listed, we would be happy to discuss this with you and how we believe you could improve your products. We sincerely hope that we do not sound elitist or snobby.

Shell Jackets:
1. County Cloth -- Charlie Childs is the best of the best in terms of materials, patterns, and construction. The SGLHA is extremely lucky that County Cloth is once again offering finished goods on a regular basis. He makes every type of jacket a SG member would ever need. Richmond Depot, Columbus Depot, North Carolina, Charleston Depot, Peter Tait, Four Button, Department of Alabama, etc.

2. Cotton City Tailors -- Becky Nall can be considered for Western theater jackets not offered by Charlie. Keep in mind that we rarely attend western theater themed events, and the price (if County Cloth fabrics are used) is about the same as a jacket from Charlie.

Frock Coats:
1. County Cloth -- Cooper coat, Hampton Legion coat

2. CJ Daley Historical Reproductions

Battleshirts:
1. Material/Kits - CJ Daley

2. Material/Kits -- County Cloth

Trousers:
1. County Cloth -- Richmond Depot, Other Issue, "Charlie's Favorite Pattern"

Overcoats:
1. County Cloth -- Weller Overcoat, English import coat

Sack Coat:
1. CJ Daley -- JT Martin, Unlined Contract

Dress Coat (Frock):
1. CJ Daley

2. County Cloth (Charlie Childs)

Jackets/Specialty:
1. CJ Daley -- Mounted Services coats, Arsenal jackets, Ohio State jacket

Trousers:
1. CJ Daley -- JT Martin

Issue Shirts:
1. CJ Daley -- contract shirts, domet flannel issue shirts

2. Jersey Skillet-Licker -- Contract shirts made by Sekela

Overcoat:
1. CJ Daley

***Secondary Market*** - New Columbia (Joe Covais) -- sack coats, trousers, overcoats

Drawers:
1. CJ Daley

Civilian Shirts:
1. Material/kits -- County Cloth

2. Jersey Skillet-Licker -- made by Sekela

Civilian Clothing:
1. Material/kits--County Cloth

2. Jersey Skillet-Licker--made by Sekela

Neckwear:
1. Jersey Skillet-Licke--cravats by Sekela

2. Stevenson House -- cravats by Jon and Suzanne Isaacson

Suspenders:
1. Chris Graham

2. Jersey Skill-Licker (Nick Sekela)

Socks:
1. Cotton -- Mickey Black

2. Wool -- CJ Daley

3. Wool - Kathy Kleinman, Don Barnett, and a few other make quality socks.

***Secondary Market*** - County Cloth Federal Issue socks

Knit Goods (Hats, scarves, wristers, mittens):
1. Mary Cathey

2. Kathy Kleinman, Don Barnett, and a few others make quality socks.

Rank:
Chevrons -- CJ Daley

Shoulder Boards -- Wendy Osman

Slouch Hat:
1. Tim Allen
2. Tim Bender
3. Jonathan Ferrell

US Dress/Hardee Hat:
1. Tim Bender

2. CJ Daley (currently secondary market)

US Forage Cap:

1. Joel Bohy (sold through CJ Daley)

2. Greg Starbuck -- available direct or through Skillet-Licker

***Secondary Market*** - Paul Smith
***Secondary Market*** - New Columbia (Covais)

Kepis/caps:
1. Greg Starbuck -- variety of styles

2. Joe Loehle (sold through CJ Daley)

Footwear:
1. MJN Boots (Mick Nesseim)

2. Missouri Boot and Shoe (Bob Serio) -- undesirable large heels

***Secondary Market*** - Chris Schreiber
***Secondary Market*** - Connell

Belts and Plates:

US Plates -- CJ Daley

US Belts -- Jim Stephenson -- US belts without plate

Belt/Buckle Combos:
Roller Buckle Belts -- LD Haning (Tim Welch), Speedy Merrick, Lukas Berg

Frame Belt -- Jim Stephenson, Speedy Merrick, Lukas Berg

Box Slings:
1. LD Haning

2. Jim Stephenson

Cartridge Boxes:
1. ***Secondary Market*** - Chris Schreiber -- by far the best.
2. US/CS-- LD Haning -- the most talented of current vendors
3. CS -- Jim Stephenson
4. US/CS -- Jersey Skillet-Licker (Nick Sekela)
***Secondary Market*** - Hank Kluin

Cap Pouch:
1. ***Secondary Market*** - Chris Schreiber
2. US/CS -- LD Haning
3. CS -- Jim Stephenson
4. US/CS -- Missouri Boot and Shoe

Bayonet Scabbard:
1. ***Secondary Market*** - Chris Schreiber
2. US/CS - LD Haning
3. Jersey Skillet-Licker (Nick Sekela)

Canteen Slings:
1. US -- LD Haning

2. US -- Jim Stephenson

3. US -- James Owens

US Pattern 1862 Corrugated -- Jarnagin blank, County Cloth Cover, Wooded Hamlet sling

CS Tin Drum -- Mark Lathem

CS Wood Canteen -- CJ Daley, Speedy Merrick

Haversacks:
1. CS -- Joe Loehle (sold through CJ Daley on intermitent basis)

2. CS -- Sam Cathey

3. CS -- James T. Miller

1. US -- Sam Cathey -- willing to do two per year

2. US -- Haversack Depot (Phil Cavanaugh) -- two styles

Knapsacks:

1. US Double-bag -- Missouri Boot and Shoe

2. US Double-bag -- Jersey Skillet-Licker (Nick Sekela)

3. US Double-bag --James Owens

3. ***Secondary Market*** - US Double-bag -- Rademacher

1. CS - LD Haning

2. CS, Isaac and Campbell - Jersey Skillet-Licker (Nick Sekela) -- mostly on secondary market

Blankets:

1. US Pattern 1851 -- County Cloth

2. CS English Import/NC -- County Cloth

3. Civilian Checked Blanket -- County Cloth

4. ***Secondary Market*** - US blankets -- NHS

5. Civilian wool/cotton coverlet -- Family Heirloom Weavers

Shelter Halves:
1. CJ Daley

Gum Blankets:
1.There may be a possible source in the near future.
2. Jarnagin

Tinware:
1. Otter Creek Tinware (John Peterson)

2. CJ Daley

3. Carl Giordano -- Tinsmith

4. Zaharias -- B&B tinworks

County Cloth, Inc. (Charlie Childs)

13797-C Georgetown St. NE

Paris, Ohio 44669

Phone: 330-862-3307

E-mail: crchilds@bright.net

Website: http://www.bright.net/~crchilds/index.htm

CJ Daley Historical Reproductions, Inc. (Chris Daley)

P.O. Box 133

Chewsville, MD 21721

(301) 766-7112

Email: tailor@cjdaley.com

Website: http://www.cjdaley.com

T P & H Trading Co. (Tim Bender)

121 Carriage Drive

Birdsboro, PA 19508

(610) 582-0327

Email: tph_trading@msn.com

Website: http://www.livinghistorynet.com/timbender.html

Tim Allen

1429 Becket Road

Eldersburg, MD 21784

(410) 549-5145

Greg Starbuck

greg@portcolumbus.org

Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~cwkepi/

LD Haning & Co. (Tim Welch)

9560 Neiswander Rd.

Ashville, OH 43103

(614) 837-5475

Email: luther@ldhaning.com

Website: http://www.ldhaning.com/

Jim Stephenson

P.O. Box 395

Shiloh, NJ 08353

(609) 455-0445

Email: Texas4th@aol.com

Missouri Boot & Shoe Co. (Bob Serio)

951 Burr Crossing Road

Neosheo, MO 64850

(417) 451-6100

Wesbite: http://www.missouribootandshoe.com

MJN Boot & Leather Shop (Mick Nesseim)

27210 468th Avenue

Tea, SD 57064

(605) 368-2922

Email: mjnboot@sd.cybernex.net

Website:http://www.mjnboot.com

The Haversack Depot (Phil Cavanaugh)

PO Box 311262

New Braunfels, Texas 78131

(830) 620-5192

E-Mail: philc@wireweb.net

Website: http://www.haversackdepot.com/

Wendy Osman

5424 Elliot Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55417

(612) 823-4009

Email: Calirvine@aol.com

Family Heirloom Weavers (Pat Kline)

775 Meadowview Drive

Red Lion, PA 17356

(717) 246-2431

Email: PatKline@Family HeirloomWeavers.com

Website: http://www.familyheirloomweavers.com/

Mark Lathem

Email: Balchiss2@aol.com

John Zaharias

P.O. Box 31152

St. Louis, MO 63131

Email: JAZSUTLER@worldnet.att.net

Otter Creek Tinware (John Peterson)

Email: ottercreektin@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.sover.net/~ottertin/ottertin/octinw1.html

Carl Giordano – Tinsmith

P.O. Box 74

Wadsworth, OH 44282

(330) 336-7270

Email: tinsnip@cg-tinsmith.com

Website: http://www.cg-tinsmith.com/index.htm

Website: http://www.jarnaginco.com/cw.html

Cotton City Tailors (Tom and Becky Nall)

7590 Meadows Drive South

Mobile, AL 36619

(334) 666-2792

Email: CottonCity@aol.com

Website: http://www.cottoncitytailors.com/

Mickey Black

6378 U.S. 601

Salisbury, NC 28144

(704) 637-3331

Email: blackm@cone.com

Skillet Licker (for Nick Sekela items)

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