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Guiding
Impression:
In a moment, we will cover the impression
specifics. The purpose of the Guiding
Impression is to provide the general rules
that will help us craft a unit impression
that is both historically accurate and
meets the interpretive goals and
objectives of the living history program.
These guidelines will help craft the unit
impression and the specifics will help you
with your individual impression.
Non-specific: We are portraying the
“typical” Federal infantyman at the Battle
of the Wilderness. Since we are
portraying a number of units we will need
to keep our impressions somewhat general.
Whether you wish to call it PEC, generic,
or non-descript, that is the general
guideline. As such, we will be avoiding
unit-specific uniform/equipage items and
things like unit numbers, company letters,
etc... Remember, while we are portraying
specific units at different battlefield
sites, we are portraying the typical
Federal soldier on the Overland Campaign
of 1864. (Note: this guideline does not
apply to those who have been asked by the
organizer to portray a specific individual
or unit.)
We will not be wearing any corps badges
since we are portraying troops from
various corps.
Uniformity: The organizers would
like the group to look like one unit. As
such, we would like the unit impression to
err on the side of uniformity.
Wear:
The Army of the Potomac would have been
fairly well-supplied at this point since
we are in the opening stages of the
campaign. Obviously, the typical Federal
soldier going into the Wilderness would
look very different in terms of dirt and
wear than the one who went out!. Clothing
and equipage should be in generally good
condition with some wear and tear being
appropriate. We aren't looking for ragged
troops but we aren't looking for band box
soldiers either. Private purchase and
issue items in good condition are
appropriate. Also, since we are generally
portraying veteran units, well-executed
field-altered items are also appropriate.
Wear your best stuff. When putting
together your individual impression,
please plan to wear your best pieces. If
you have two acceptable items and one is a
more accurate reproduction than the other,
please wear that item. Of course, it goes
without saying that all items should be
correct in terms of materials, pattern,
and construction.
I. Clothing
Headgear:
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Important Information |
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We will be limiting registration to
70 invited. After 70,
registration will close.As said several times on the
website, this event is
INVITATION ONLY.
A
registration fee of $10.00 will be
charged to each participant. Your
registration as a participant will
only be accepted after this fee is
paid.
Please
remember to bring 40 rounds of blank
ammunition. Details will be e-mailed
to participants after registration.
Rations
will not be provided; participants
are expected to bring their own
appropriate and campaign style
rations. Historical information
concerning rations issued to the
Army of the Potomac will be
forthcoming.
Water
and firewood will be provided. Per
NPS rules, campfires regulations are
1 campfire per 15 men. Designated
fire areas will have been identified
by participant’s arrival.
Medical: Please inform this
website, via the registration page,
of any medial conditions. Also,
please let you chain of command know
upon arrival at the event.
WARNING: At times, this event will
be physically strenuous, to include
traversing wooded and rough terrain,
as well as trails and asphalt roads
(most of this will occur on
Saturday). Please be in a physical
condition that will let you enjoy
this event without falling out.
Also, it is also recommend this will
not be an event to “break-in” any
new Civil War era footwear.
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Register
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All invited guests must register via
the internet. We've created an
online form for your convenience and
to cut down on paper work for us.
Deadline to register is 4/15/07
Click here to Register |
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Coat:
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Preferred- fatigue
blouse. (Lined or unlined acceptable.)
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Secondary- Infantry
Uniform jacket (not state issue jackets) or
Dress Coat.
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Note: We’d like the vast
majority of the command in fatigue blouses.
Trousers:
Shirt:
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Preferred- US issue shirt
(QM or contract pattern.)
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Secondary- Civilian shirt
of correct materials, pattern and
construction.
Underdrawers:
Shoes: (NPS regulations
require all participants to be shod. Please
remember that we will be marching throughout the
day and will covering several miles. While
there were certainly boots in the ranks at The
Wilderness, I’d suggest most of us don’t have
“veteran’s feet.”)
II. Arms and
Accoutrements:
Firearm:
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Preferred- US M1861
rifle-musket with appropriate bayonet.
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Secondary- P1853 Enfield
rifle-musket with appropriate bayonet.
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If you have the full
compliment of musket sling, tompion, and gun
tools, please bring them. At a minimum, NCO’s
should have a gun tool. If you have a
mainspring vice, please bring it.
Cartridge Box:
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Cartridge box should be
complete and in good condition.
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Preferred- US M1861 .58
caliber Cartridge Box complete with box plate,
sling, and sling plate. (See Kimberly quote.)
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Secondary- US M1857 .58
caliber Cartridge Box complete with box plate,
sling, and sling plate. US M1863 boxes are
also acceptable.
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Acceptable but
discouraged- Other US pattern cartridge boxes
(IE M1839, .69 Elongated Ball, etc…) complete
with box plate, sling, and sling plate.
Cap box:
Bayonet Scabbard:
Waist Belt:
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US Issue Waist Belt.
Sewn-loop, no loop, and brass keeper varieties
are all acceptable as this was something of a
period of transition.
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NCO’s will have the
option of wearing the NCO/Musician’s belt.
III. Carriage and
Shelter
Haversack:
Canteen:
Knapsack:
Blanket:
Rubber blanket:
Shelter tent:
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