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18th Mississippi Infantry

The Confederate impression for "Receding Tide" will be the 18th Mississippi Infantry. The appearance of the average Confederate soldier after Gettysburg varied greatly throughout Lee’s Army. Even before the battle, accounts from civilians and soldiers alike attest to the shabbiness of some soldiers, while accounts of other units indicate excellent uniformity and the good condition thereof. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case for the 18th Mississippi. Arthur Fremantle noted that the men were not affected by the rain and mud, and one Private Dinkins wrote on the extreme shabbiness of his clothing.

Just before Gettysburg, Barksdale’s Brigade had access to captured Yankee clothing and equipment, and were reissued with fresh ordnance stores. We also know that by this point the Confederate Depot system was in full swing, with Richmond supplying the majority of Lee’s army. This tells us that the 18th Mississippi, while perhaps somewhat shabby in appearance, would have been well prepared and clothed for the Gettysburg campaign.

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J Please review the below impression guidelines VERY CAREFULLY. All gear is listed in order of K preference. All gear is to be made of correct period materials and construction.

Uniform

Headwear:

Preferred: Civilian slouch or CS issue hats
Accepted: Richmond Depot caps in jeans cloth

Jacket: one survives from the 21st Mississippi

Preferred: RDII in jeans
Accepted: Nondescript jeans jacket
Reluctantly Accepted: Civilian sack coat or EAC as a last resort

Shirt:

Preferred: CS issue - everyone should have one
Accepted: Civilian & US issue

Trousers:

Preferred: CS issue in grays or tans
Accepted: Civilian & US issue

Drawers:

Preferred: CS issue - everyone should have a pair
Accepted: Civilian & US issue

Socks:

Accepted: CS issue, Civilian, & US issue

Footwear:

Preferred: CS issue or imported British
Accepted: Civilian shoes or boots, US captured

Haversack:

Accepted: CS issue of cotton or painted varieties or US captured

Canteen:

Preferred: CS issue tin or wood
Accepted: US 1858 or 1862 styles

Knapsack: (If you do not have an authentic knapsack, a blanket roll is acceptable)

Preferred: CS single bag (Kibbler or Pritchard) or British import
Accepted: Captured US
Not Accepted: Militia Hardpacks

Rifle (with appropriate bayonet):

P1853 Enfield Rifle Musket
M1855/61 Springfield Rifle Musket
Altered muskets / M1842 Springfield Musket

Blanket: in order of preference

CS issue
Civilian coverlets and carpets
Captured US

Belt:

Preferred: Roller buckles, Georgia frames, imported snakes, CS manufactured, MS state frame buckles
Accepted: captured US “puppy paw”, wishbone frame

Cap Pouch / Cartridge Box

Preferred: Richmond Depot or imported accouterments
Accepted: Generic CS ID’d accouterments, captured US accouterments
Unacceptable: tarred/oil cloth or US 1864 accouterments