Engagement at Burkittsville, 1862
Confederate Information

Confederate Commander
Mike Hendricks
png3dva@cox.net

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12th Virginia Infantry
16th Virginia Infantry
2nd Virginia Cavalry

Uniform Regulations

First I would like to state that no items postdating Sept. 14th, 1862, except exact reproduction equipment will be allowed. This means NO modern Tobacco products are to be seen. All food containers must be period, no plastic bags in haversacks. No modern lighters or anything not of the period. We are striving for this event to help us achieve the next level.

In general all clothing items must be completely topstitched by hand, including all buttonholes. All equipment must be worn hiked up, to enable easier marching. The blousing of Trousers is highly discouraged, although it is rarely documented.

These uniform regulations are for the 12th and 16th Virginia infantry and also for the 2nd Virginia mounted. Variations for the 2nd Virginia are noted where appropriate.

12th and 16th Virginia:

Headwear:
All extant pictures indicate a variance among headwear in the brigade, therefore one can assume the regiment.

For this item there are several options; First a Wool or Fur Felt Civilian hat, with correct lining and sweatband, properly blocked and not just a shapeless mass. All styles must be documented from extant originals. The second option would be a jean or satinette kepi, with proper construction and Virginia or civilian buttons. NO BASEBALL CAP SHAPED BRIMS. For this period a black or blue band around the base of the kepi is acceptable.

Coats/Jackets:
One has several options for portraying the regiments at Crampton's. First and most prevalent were the enlisted frock coats, made out of a jean or satinette material, with little or no piping but outside pockets are acceptable. These were probably the most common coats worn by the unit, and we are looking for a large number in the ranks. The second acceptable garment is a commutation jacket, out of jean, satinette or twill. These must be of a documented pattern, such as the Kent, Paine & Company jacket seen in Echoes of Glory.

To round out possible options for the regiments, we have chosen also to allow Civilian Sack coats, out of the above stated materials, and although not encouraged, we have chosen to accept Overshirts as a fourth option. If one chooses to wear an overshirt it should be quite worn, for although there is some documentation of some members wearing them during the Maryland Campaign, they would not have been recent issue, and should be quite shabby. Jean, Flannel and cotton jean is acceptable for the overshirt materials.

Variation for the 2nd Virginia Cavalry:
Civilian Frocks or sacks are preferred with commutation and RD1 jackets acceptable. Same material as the above.

Shirts:
All troops must have civilian shirts of a documented pattern in period- appropriate materials.

Trousers:
CS issue or civilian pattern trousers only, with wool jean, cotton jean, satinette or twill. Tape trim on trousers should be kept to a minimum. Side Seam or Mule ear style pockets are fine. Remember trousers must be worn at the natural waist. Period braces only, no sutler variety wide mattress ticking contraptions.

Footwear:

CS issue brogans or civilian shoes and boots are the preferred items, with Federal issue brogans also approved. 

Blankets:
Civilian coverlets and carpets are highly desirable, with PROPER US issue blankets also approved. NO SHELTER HALVES.

Accoutrements:
CS issue haversacks should be most prominent, with the possibility of US issue models from reputable makers. Standard issue or civilian belts, with roller or forked tongue buckles. Clipped corner or Virginia enlisted plates are also approved. Cap pouches and Cartridge boxes may be of US or CS issue, and the US issue models must be of an early war pattern. Tin Drum canteens as well as wooden models are preferred, with US Smoothside models acceptable, as long as they are covered in Jean or Satinette, with documented canvas or US issue leather slings. Blanket rolls are the standard, with some US issue Double Bags allowed, as there exists documentation of the 16th capturing Federal packs during the previous campaign. US model 1833 and Militia Hardpacks acceptable but discouraged.

Variations for the 2nd Virginia Cavalry:
Jennifer or civilian saddles preferred with McClellan's and Grimsley's being acceptable. Standard CS issue accouterments including tin drum canteen, CS issue haversack, civilian or CS/US issue belt with appropriate cap pouch, cartridge box, and saber rigging.

Weapons: 
There is documentation on the unit carrying 1853 Enfields, so they are the preferred weapon with 1861 Springfields and 1842's also approved. No Richmond's or 1863 Springfields. All troops should have bayonets, no large side knives, and absolutely no pistols for anyone except commissioned officers.

Variations for the 2nd Virginia Cavalry:
Two and three band rifles being preferred, with carbines being acceptable. One pistol may be carried per trooper as well as a saber with the 1840 pattern being the most preferred.