By attending this event, all Federal infantry participants agree to abide by these standards as indicated.

Impression

• The infantry being portrayed will depict regulation Federal volunteers of the 1st Division or the 6th Army Corps.
• The following list is intended to guide the individual in his impression all clothing needs to be HIGH QUALITY REPRODUCTIONS (none of usual items found on sutlers row). If you have any questions, please get in touch with the 1st Maine - we do not want to turn people away, however we will uphold these standards as they are stated.
• The following items are not allowed: Corps badges other than that of the 6th corp, 1st division (a red cross), Sharpshooter uniforms, No gaiters! No fuzzy purple coats! No Forage Caps with the baseball caps curled visors! No dead animal parts on your uniform or weapon!
• Any individual may have to alter or remove items of his equipment that do not comply with these standards and should be preparred to accept and act on that without argument or debate.

Weapons

• Musket: Springfield Rifled musket preferred, 61 or 63
• Enfield Rifled musket allowed.
• Bayonet and sling for the above.

• Forage cap, US issue or commercial copy (if you do not have a quality cap, this should be your #1 priority).
• Frock Coat or Sack Coat.
• Infantry Trousers, sky blue kersey.
• Suspenders, of period style in cloth or webbing (no fully elastic ones with sheet metal clips).
• Shirt, military issue or civilian style.
• Drawers, military issue or civilian.
• Socks, cream color US issue, or homemade in natural colors (avoid rag knit).

• Jefferson Boots (Brogans), US issue. pegged or stitched soles
• Boots, military or civilian style, of correct construction (two piece tops).
• Accouterments (all accouterments are to be of black leather)
• Bayonet Scabbard, two rivet pattern with brass tip.
• Cap Box, Standard US or "1850" pattern.
• Cartridge Box, 1861 pattern, with tins and plate.
• Cartridge Box Belt, with eagle plate.
• Waist belt, with leather or brass keeper.

• A tents allowed but must house 4 or more men each.
• Shelter half (untreated cloth, with no metal grommets).
• US issue haversack, black painted cloth (make sure this hangs at the proper height-originals have 40" straps).
• Canteen may be smoothside or bullseye with a cover of sky blue kersey, or jean cloth in a brown or gray color (make sure it hangs at the right height). Undyed leather, or folded & sewn cloth sling. Stopper NOT attached with chain.
• US issue double bag knapsack, of black painted cloth or blanket rolls.
• US issue rubber blanket or poncho with correct 5/8" grommets.
• US Army issue blanket, with US in center and unfinished ends.

• Eye glasses, of period style ONLY, modern eyewear will NOT betolerated.
• Hairstyles must be appropriate for soldiers of the period. Length should stop at the collar. NO PONYTAILS!
• Tobacco products must be of period style, NO CIGARETTES! NO modern chewing products. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Mess gear, must be of appropriate patterns and construction. No one piece stainless steel. NO SPECKLE ENAMEL WARE!
• Housewives and sewing equipment, must be of period style and construction.
• Cards and other amusement items, must be of period style and construction.