Basic Equipment List

U.S. Marine Detachment

Washington Navy Yard

• Model 1861 Springfield Musket, cal. .58

• Black Leather sling for Musket

• Springfield Bayonet

• White Buff Leather Waistbelt, with Brass Rectangular Buckle

• White Buff Leather Cartridge Box Sling

• M1855 Cartridge Box (no "US" Plate or embossing)

• M1855 Cap Box (no "US" Plate or embossing)

• White Buff Leather Baldric, with Springfield Bayonet Scabbard and Brass "Oval" belt plate

• Jefferson Brogans (Black)

• Canteen

• Haversack (Black, Tarred Canvas)

• Mess Gear (Plate, Cup, Knife, Fork, & Spoon)

• Chassuer Pattern Kepi (Dark Blue, with Enlisted Marine Cap Badge and USMC Buttons)

• Sky Blue Kersey Trousers

• White Cotton or Linen Trousers

• Braces (Suspenders)

• Socks (2 pair Recommended)

• Shirt, White Cotton/Muslin (2 Recommended)

• Marine Pattern Undress Frock Coat

• White Gloves

• Blanket (Gray Wool)

• Tent

Note! Please contact a unit member before purchasing any item of clothing or equipment. While the U.S. Marine Detachment, Washington Navy Yard (1859-1865) does not recommend any particular Sutler, we do have certain standards for articles of equipment and for uniforms.

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For more information about joining the US Marine Detachment, Washington Navy Yard (1859-1865) please contact James Morrow using the email link below.

James Morrow