As a New Recruit with the 1st US Company ” D “ , we have
a list of Unit Equipment that you will need to get started
in your new hobby. As you enter forward into the past,
you will feel the experience of the Union Soldier receiving
his Equipment. With all your brass new and shiny, you’ll be
ready for battle. Lets get started, remember you can take
it easy. Don’t spend all those hard earned dollars too fast.
If you have any questions on Unit Equipment please contact
any of your fellow lads, with the 1st US Company ” D “.
- 4 button sack coat - Sky blue union trousers
- muslin or calico shirt - braces (suspenders)
- gray wool socks - black brogans
- black leather belt - lead backed US buckle
- union kepi/forage cap - tarred haversack
Retreat? NO. I propose to attack at daylight and whip them. - Ulysses S. Grant,!