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The 3rd. Missouri Confederate Infantry is always looking for new members to join the ranks. If you are a history lover and live in Missouri, come join us in the greatest hobby in the world. We are able to outfit you will everything you need to get started in the hobby while you attend your first few events and slowly start collecting your own gear. We do up to 10 events a year spread out across the midwest and attendance is not mandatory. We understand everyone has families and other obligations but there are not shortage of events on our schedule for active members to participate in. Members of the 3rd. MO Inf. pay an annual due of $20.00 to cover unit membership and MCWRA membership. All new recruits are asked to contact company recruiting officer Captain Christian Shuster for more information and with any questions you may have.
Captain Christian Shuster / 816-309-4651 christianmichealshuster@yahoo.com
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| Jacket / Columbus Depot The most common jacket worn by the Army of Tennessee (AOT) was the waist coat. For the common impression that we normally present, the jacket of choice is the Columbus depot types II and I. If you are new to the hobby, this is the first jacket that you should be purchasing. These jackets represent the most common Depot manufactured uniform coat used by the AOT. These jackets were generally manufactured for the AOT and issued regardless of state affiliation. They must be constructed using the proper natural or gray jean material with the proper medium blue wool collars and cuffs. Osnaburg was most commonly used for the lining and thus should be used for reproductions. For buttons, you may use the Confederate issue “I” (block style or script), the Federal Eagle, the wooden two hole ¾”, or a combination of the three on this jacket. Trousers Purchasing a pair of cotton/wool jean cloth trousers should be your first priority. The trousers should be the correct military or civilian pattern for the 1860s. For early war events, the use of an appropriate civilian material is accurate. Note: The use of Federal Kersey (Sky Blue) trousers are unacceptable. These trousers were either rare or non-existent in the AOT. Shirts Shirts should be of the proper pullover pattern and should be made of the correct material, preferably homespun cotton. Buttons should be calico, milk glass, antique metal or shell (Mother-of-Pearl). Plastic buttons should never be used. Under Garments It is highly recommended, both for authenticity and comfort, that each man wear lightweight muslin/cotton under drawers correct for the 1860’s. These are full-length drawers that usually button down the fly. Remarkably, wearing of these drawers help greatly in keeping cool during warm days. Socks During the war, socks were often knit by family members or by lady’s societies who organized to make socks for the boys from their state or community. Most were made of wool and were plain in terms of design. Socks were always welcomed by the men. Brogans
Shoes should be the first purchase of a new infantry recruit, shoes should be of the Jefferson brogan type commercially available at all major sutlers. ( James Country or Fall Creek ) Boots were not common in the infantry and should be strictly avoided. Your impression as a Confederate soldier in the AOT is better served by purchasing a pair of straight last natural brogans or a pair of Federal issue “Jefferson” pattern brogan.
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