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THIRD IOWA CAVALRY COMPANY D Uniform Requirements
The uniform is the core of your impression. Your basic uniform and general items are listed below. There are choices in some items. The Company has a few uniforms, equipment items, and weapons for a short time use till you're able to buy them. Check with 1st Sgt Baker or any of the veterans of the unit and they will help you out.
Enlisted Trooper Basic Uniform and Equipment Hat - dark blue forage also known as the bummer, black slouch, Hardee Hat Dark Blue Jacket - Sack Coat , Shell Jacket - plain: 1861- nine button or 1863- seven button shell jacket. Also in use was the1854 Yellow trim shell jacket Shirt -4 button style-Natural muslin-for ceremonies and parades, colored shirts-that were sent from home Vest - dark blue military- A soldier in shirt sleeves, without a jacket or vest on, was considered being indecent, so a vest will be required when not wearing your jacket Trousers - sky blue mounted or infantry Suspenders-known as bracer Boots - Brogans - Cavalry Boots Socks - Wool Leathers (black) - Saber belt with square eagle buckle silver wreath, Holster-right side butt foreword, cap pouch, cavalry carbine box, optional-pistol cartridge pouch, cylinder pouch Carbine Sling- Black leather belt with large snap, can be a first or second year item Spurs- Plain enlisted style with black straps, mounted, dismounted optional Haversack - Tarred Mess kit - plate, silverware - fork/spoon/knife-individually, folding or slide together, cup-large or small Canteen-dark blue cover, stainless steel Tent - individual trooper-shelter or Dog tent, "A" frame or wedge. Family- wall Weapons -Union Army had steel frame pistols,1851 Colt Navy .36 cal, 1860 Colt Army .44 cal, Remington Navy .36 cal, 1858 Remington New Army .44 cal, 1859 Sharps, Smith carbine, Saber - 1840 wrist breaker or 1860 light cavalry Items ya might want to pick up in your first year: Wood folding chair or stool Lantern-candle Pocket watch Poncho Mounted great coat Gauntlets - Buff/yellow, can be a first or second year item Gloves-rag wool-full or fingerless  Mounted Soldier Equipment
Any questions on any items on the list below Some items can be bought in your second year.
Horses-geldings and mares, prefer geldings Dark color horses preferred but all colors were used during the War. NO STALLIONS
Enlisted/Officer tack is black leather.
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