Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
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Sutler List updated June 25, 2022
Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry is dedicated to
portraying the common Union Infantry Soldier during the Civil War Period
1861-1865. Members of Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry are committed toward developing the
most historically accurate impression possible of a Civil War
Soldier. Reproduction equipment utilizing the correct materials
and construction techniques must be used in all items. From time to
time, members of Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry may be required to improve their
impressions, as new historical documentation surfaces.
Buying early-war reproduction equipment should be
the goal. And buying cheaper goods should be carefully
evaluated. The gear won't last, look good or feel right especially
on long marches. Better to try and acquire higher-end goods - you
won't be sorry. Listen to the voices of experience.
Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry |
First
Year
Sack Coat
Sky Blue
Trousers*
Gallowses, braces or
suspenders*
Canton
Flannel Drawers*
Issue
shirt white domat flannel*
Civilian
shirt*
Double pegged or sewn shoes with heel plates*
Canteen -
smooth side with hemp string*
Wool Socks - two
pairs*
Forage Cap*
Knife, Fork and Spoon*
Forage Cap*
Tin Plate*
Tin
Cup*
Waist
Belt with leather keeper preferred
Cartridge
Box Sling
Belt
Plate - Thin edge - "puppy paw"
preferred
Box Plate
- Thin edge
Breast
Plate
Black
Haversack with cotton drill liner
Gum
Blanket - small grommets
Cartridge
Box - sewn fastening tab
Wool
Blanket
Cap Box -
shield front preferred
Musket -
1861 Springfield
Musket
Sling
Bayonet -
Original or Italian are best looking and durable
Bayonet
Scabbard - two rivet
Second Year
Frock Coat
Knapsack Shelter Half with bone buttons preferred
Overcoat with woolen or baize lining
* Your
personal items should be the first items acquired. Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Quartermaster may make arrangements for loaner equipment. In certain
circumstances an additional 6 months may be granted for the required
equipment.
You want
to avoid synthetic materials and machine-sewn buttonholes and top
stitching though both were available during the period - but more the
exception than the rule. Assembling your
kit will take patience, knowledge and money.
Final notes. The
Sutlers appearing below are essentially cottage industries
and therefore may be "here today," but "gone tomorrow," without
warning and quality may vary from time to time. Purchase your
goods with credit cards and try not to send money too far in advance of
receiving an order. We have fairly and objectively evaluated the
Sutlers to the best of our ability considering your best interest, "turn
around time," quality, reproduction accuracy and affordability.
Check this page often for revisions to the sutler "roster."
"The following authenticity committee members of Company F can assist you with recommendations for listed sutlers, questions on authenticity and best value for your money:
First SGT. Chris Purrone CPT. Paul Martinello
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Shoes or "Bootees" or
"Brogans"
Retail Outlet:
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Wambaugh, White & Company
P.O. Box 445
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
(517) 303-3609
www.wwandcompany.com
Forage Caps Type 1 or Type 2
Superior Cap Company
Mike Stiles
P.O. Box 1013
Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886
(607) 534-4452
Lynn Bull
809 North Spence Avenue
Goldsboro, N.C. 27534
(919) 778-7032
e-mail: lynnbull@wcps.org
Slouch Hats
Clearwater Hat Company
1007 Clearwater Road
Timbo, Arkansas 72680
(870) 746-4324
(870) 612-0077
www.clearwaterhats.com
Not to be worn during dress parades or drill.
Can be worn on the Company Street or at
large reenactments.
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Shirts
Non-dress civilian or military shirts are acceptable
Wambaugh, White & Company
P.O. Box 445
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
(517) 303-3609
www.wwandcompany.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Wambaugh, White & Company
P.O. Box 445
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
(517) 303-3609
www.wwandcompany.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Dick Waters
146 East Main Street
Howard, PA. 16841
(814) 625-2737
Wambaugh, White & Company
P.O. Box 445
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
(517) 303-3609
www.wwandcompany.com
Suspenders, Galluses, or Braces
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Cartridge Box, Cartridge Box Sling, Breast Plate,
Cap Box, Two-Rivet Scabbard, Waist Belt
Trousers
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Otter Creek Tinware
26 Carver Street
Brandon, VT. 05733
email:tinman@ottertin.com
Utensils
Knife, fork and spoon - separately
or the combo tool, but later is over
represented in the hobby.
Bayonet
Try to purchase at the same time as your musket
Musket Sling
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Contact a committee member prior to purchase.
If you are interested in what was recommended by the Federal army in respect to the care of your rifled musket, you may purchase the Sullivan Press reprint:
Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Rifle Musket 1861 originally printed in 1862.
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
See Authenticity Officer before purchasing.
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
S & S Sutlers
331 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, Pa 17325
(717) 338-1990
www.ss-sutler.com
Late war, two-piece, with bone buttons is preferable.
Lynn Bull
809 North Spence Avenue
Goldsboro, N.C. 27534
(919) 778-7032
e-mail: lynnbull@wcps.org
Dick Waters
146 East Main Street
Howard, PA. 16841
(814) 625-2737
Dick Waters
146 East Main Street
Howard, PA. 16841
(814) 625-2737
Lynn Bull
809 North Spence Avenue
Goldsboro, N.C. 27534
(919) 778-7032
e-mail: lynnbull@wcps.org