5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Company E, "Augusta Greys"

The following should be used as uniform standards:

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Headgear – Kepi, Bummer,or slouch hats are allowable. Avoid trim colors other than black, the authorized color for militia trim.

Coat – A.N.V. shell jacket in mixed gray(medium gray). Also called a type 2 or type 3 shell jacket. VA buttons are prefered. Avoid CSA buttons as militia units typically wore state buttons

Shirt – Any period shirt.

Trousers – Any period style or color

Suspenders – Any period type (no elastic or colors)

Socks – Wool, solid color.

Shoes – Jefferson or southern brogans, black

The following should be used as equipment standards:

Haversack – Any period haversack.

Waist belt – Black leather with brass keeper.

Belt buckle – Brass clip corner.

Cap box – US type M 1850, black

Cartridge box – US M 1855, black with leather sling

Canteen – Any period military issue

Musket – 3-banded 1853 Enfield or Springfield

Bayonet and scabbard – To fit above rifle

Mess gear – Period cup, plate, knife, fork, and spoon

Bedding – Wool blankets or quilts

Other useful items to have:

Gum blanket – Black, US type

Shelter half or “A” tent

Lantern – Any period type

Wool gloves -  Any period type

Scarf – Any period type

Musket nipple wrench

Great coat – Gray or sky blue

 

 

Headgear – McDowell brim blue forage cap with light blue piping and Virginia buttons and the letters “AG” on the top.

Shirt – Periwinkle Blue civilian shirt with collar

Vest – Any civilian or military vest is fine.

Jacket – Any Confederate Gray Richmond Depot style.

Pants – Richmond Gray (Black)

Socks – Beige wool socks preferred.

Shoes – Brogans

Haversack – White Canvas

Accouterments – Black leather cartridge box on a sling with a Virginia Breast plate, belt with Clip Corner Buckle, and Black cap box.

Canteen – Smooth side or bull’s eye style preferred with kersey blue or homespun cover.

Rifle – Prewar rifle preferred (i.e. 1842 Springfield), but 1853/8 Enfield or 1861 Springfield okay, all with bayonet and canvas sling.