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A new recruit should work towards getting their basic North Carolina Uniforms and Equipment before investing in other kits.

30th NCT Early War, Enlistment to 1862 Uniforms and equipment

 Jacket: NC 61’ Sack coat in satinette (black epaulettes) 6 NC state seal buttons


Pants: NC 61’ pants w/ matching black strip (see NC 61’ uniform regulations)


Hat: Mc Dowell Pattern Forage Cap, or similar NC pattern forage cap


Leather goods: .69 cal Cartridge Box, cap box


Waist belt: mix of pre war militia buckle and belt, roller buckle belt


Weapons: M1822, M1835, M1842 .69 cal smoothbore, and other flintlock conversion long arms

30th NCT Late War, Army of Northern Virginia 1864-1865 - Uniforms and equipment

Jacket: NC Depot Shell Jacket- brown or gray Jeans Cloth or British army cloth,

 Richmond Depot II or III jeans cloth or British army cloth


Shirt: Confederate, North Carolina issue or homespun made


Pants: Richmond Depot or similar civilian style


Hat: Civilian Slouch Hat


Knapsack: prewar, federal issue, private purchase, foreign import


Leather goods: Mix of British import leathers, CS and US arsenal and Prepared cloth items


Weapons: 1853/1858 .577 British Enfield, US Springfield or similar 3 banded rifle musket


Note: also consult the 1863 Confederate Regulations for other suggestions

9th Pennsylvania Reserves, Army of the Potomac- Uniforms and Equipment

Hat: Model 1858 Union “Forage Cap”. No brass horn insignia


Uniform: 4-button sack coat w/ eagle buttons & sky blue Kersey-wool pants.


Shoes: Black brogans.


Weapon: Same as 30th N.C.T. or 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket w/ Bayonet


Canteen: Any approved metal style.


Belt: Model 1856 black belt with oval “US” plate.


Cap Box: Model 1850, black.


Cartridge Box: Model 1855, .58 cal. with oval “US” plate & black sling with round “eagle” plate.


Mess Kit: Same as 30th N.C.T.


Haversack: Black “tarred” U.S. types.


Socks: Same as 30th N.C.T.


Shirt: Same as 30th N.C.T.


Suspenders: Same as 30th N.C.T.


Knapsack: Standard black “double-bag” types.


Tent: federal issue shelter halves

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The Living History Association of North Carolina (L.H.A.N.C.) is a non-profit, non-political educational organization that is registered with the North Carolina Department of Archives and History, Historic Sites Section


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