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FOR THE DEFENSE OF VIRGINIA!
JOIN THE FIELD ARTILLERY!
Enlist in the Markham Guards, Captain Stribling's Battery - Northern Virginia's premier Civil War Artillery reenactment unit. Learn about this crucial time in our American history by living it and experiencing it firsthand. We are a family oriented unit that values authenticity and honoring our ancestors. We participate in battle reenactments, parades, living history and educational presentations for schools and other civic organizations. New recruits are always welcome as well as are seasoned veterans. Training is provided and no prior experience is necessary. Our Headquarters is located in Hume, Fauquier County, Virginia. Our members come from Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and throughout Virginia.
For further information contact
:Captain John Douglass Corporal Chuck Wallace
(540) 636-6722 (703) 441-1265
dmaisondubois@hotmail.com on1ly@msn.com
Stribling’s Battery
Individual Equipment List
Mandatory Items:
CS Shell Jacket (Richmond Depot Type II of grey kersey or gray/brown
jeanwool), Sack
Coat, or Frock Coat
CS Trousers & Suspenders (gray kersey or jeanwool, or sky blue wool
Federal)
CS Kepi, Forage Cap (gray kersey or jeanwool), or Slouch Hat (black,
tan, or brown)
Shirt (standard issue shirt, or period homespun civilian pattern shirt)
Jefferson Brogans or Boots (with wooden pegged soles)
Canteen (tin drum, bullseye, smoothside, or wooden canteen)
Haversack (white canvas CS or captured Federal black “tarred”
haversack)\
Tin Cup
Plate (tin or pewter), or canteen half
Eating Utensils (Spoon, Fork, Knife or combination eating utensil set)
Preferred Items:
Poncho or Gum Blanket
Blanket (period gray wool with stitched “US” in the
center and black end stripes, tan with brown end stripes, or red with black end
stripes)
Period correct Glasses (if you wear glasses)
US
4-button Sack Coat or Shell Jacket (dark blue wool with
standard Federal eagle buttons – do not use eagle “A” buttons which are for
officers only)
US Trousers (sky blue)
US Kepi or Forage Cap (dark blue with large brass
crossed cannon insignia)
Overcoat (gray or sky blue)
Leather Waist Belt with CS or US Buckle (rectangular
eagle/wreath buckle for NCOs)
Lantern or Candle Holder
Toiletry Items (toothbrush, soap & container, mirror,
comb, straight razor, etc)
White Cloth Gloves (for dress parade and formal
occasions)
“A” Tent with poles and stakes
Optional Items:
Housewife/Sewing Kit
Pocket Knife
Wool Gloves or Mittens
Wool Scarf
Handkerchief (cotton, linen, or a scrap of homespun
cloth is OK but no “cowboy” red or blue paisley style handkerchief)
Musical Instrument (tin whistle, harmonica, fiddle,
drum, squeeze box, “bones”)
Smoking items (pipe, tobacco pouch, cigars, matches in
period match-safe)
Recreational items (period cards, dice, checkers,
dominos, chess set, etc)
Correspondence items (paper, pencil, ink pen and ink
bottle)
Folding Camp Stool