Twin Rivers Federal Adjunct Nov. 11-14th 2010

[mississippian]

Gents,

There will be an adjunct to the "Twin Rivers" National event next November, right now there are plans for one company, more if there is interest. Right now the plan is to be attacted to the Western Brigade, which will doing more of a campaigner thing than the other brigades of the FFD. Michael Comer will be commanding the company.

Impression: 44th Indiana Infantry, Cruft's Brigade, Lew Wallace's Division, District of Cario.

Will MacDonald

[mississippian]

Gents,

We will be portraying Co. "A" of the 44th and Brian Hicks has signed on to the the 1st Sgt. of the company. As for impression guidelines, it looks like Forage Caps and State Jackets are the first choice. I know the WB staff is trying to get a bulk-buy type deal for State Jackets at a very affordable price.

Will MacDonald

[mississippian]

COMPANY A GUIDELINES

Headgear: All enlisted personnel are to wear a forage cap. No Exceptions. Only officers will be allowed to wear hats.

Jacket: State jacket or round about – 9 button front preferably with epaulettes. If this is not possible, sack coats will be grudgingly accepted. Please make a good faith effort to obtain a state jacket. It will be useable for many Federal impressions. No frock coats except for officers.

Shirt: Dark blue wool flannel preferred. These are available through Nick Sekela, Chris Daley also makes them. There may be other authentic vendors that make these. Jarnagin is least preferred but accepted – please rework the buttonholes if you get one of these. If you already have a gray or domet flannel issue shirt that will be a good secondary choice but please try to obtain a dark blue one. Civilian shirts accepted but not encouraged.

Trousers: Sky blue kersey of proper period construction. Proper period braces or civilian billet belts to be used.

Drawers: Federal issue or civilian style of proper period construction.

Footwear: Jefferson bootees/brogans of proper period construction

Socks: Federal issue or civilian wool of proper period construction.

Accoutrements: Early war Federal leathers. Blackened buff belt with leather keeper preferred. No brass keepers – they’re not invented yet. Puppy Paw “US” buckle preferred. .58 caliber cartridge box with tins and cap pouch of proper period construction. Bayonet scabbard should be sewn or 2 rivet style. No 7 rivet scabbards – they’re not invented yet either. Cartridge box and sling should have proper plates attached.

Canteen: Federal smoothside canteen in gray or brown jean cover. No sky blue or dark blue wool covers. Leather or cotton strap. Cork to be attached using hemp twine or other proper period item – no chains.

Blanket: Federal issue blanket, either brown ‘emergency’ style or gray.

Gum blanket: Of proper period construction

Knapsack: Federal double bag knapsack highly preferred. Blanket roll accepted.

Haversack: Federal painted haversack of proper period construction

Weapon:
1.1853 Enfield with modern markings removed.
2. Prussian/Belgian muskets .69-.71 cal.
3.1842 Springfield,
4. 1861 Springfield accepted.

Bayonet to fit the weapon used.

[jonthebeloved]

I'll be joining Co. A for this one.. maybe I can find another or two that can meet the standards. See ya'll in November.

[ilyankee5]

twinriversfedadjunct.proboards.com/index.cgi

Gents, I would like to draw your attention to the online forum for Twin Rivers. If you are interested in joining with the Adjunct, please register on the board and introduce yourself. Our goal is 50...which is what the original 44th had while they were there. I know some of you have some nice state jackets (Tim A, folks are still complementing on mine!!) This would be a great opportunity. So if you or anyone you know are interested, please feel free to join up!

[ilyankee5]

Gents...I had previously had the board closed to visitors and only for registered members...I have recently reopened it for everyone...check it out and enjoy!