Each man shall be historically correct in portraying a common line infantry soldier of the Civil War through proper dress and attitude, based on recognized documentation of the troops in the Army of the Cumberland during the Atlanta Campaign. The following regulations will govern the appearance of its members.
1. Coats
a. Enlisted Men - issue 4-button sack coat
b. Officers - issue sack or officer frock coat
c. Color - dark blue wool d. Buttons - eagle
a. Sky blue kersey wool, Federal issue.
b. Suspenders supported with button fly
3. Brogans Jefferson issue of black leather.
4. Hats
a. Type - black slouch hat or dark blue forage cap (M1858).
b. Only regimental number "47" or company letter "G" are permitted.
a. Common U.S. military or civilian of the period.
b. Must be button type.
c. Subdued colors.
a. Type ? Period Style ? Natural fiber - cotton, wool, or linen
b. Buttons - period style and materials c. Restrictions - no short sleeves, no lace up.
7. Socks - wool or 100% cotton. No modern multicolored styles are allowed. Color should preferably be gray, brown or natural.
a. Period style - military (stand-up collar) or civilian (with lapels)
b. Period style materials as used for coat.
c. Buttons - U.S. military issue.
d. Colors - dark blue wool.
a. Period frames or modern "granny" equivalent.
b. Restrictions - no plastic ends, no sunglasses (prescription or otherwise).
1. Belt Federal issue, black leather.
2. Buckles ? Enlisted men - Oval US or Oval OVM. ? Officer - 1851 Eagle
3. Leather goods (cap and cartridge boxes)
a. Color - black
b. US or OVM box plate on cartridge box.
c. Cartridge box should have correct tins and be constructed of leather.
4. Slings
a. Black leather
b. Eagle or Ohio militia breast plate are permitted on sling.
5. Haversacks and Knapsacks
a. Federal issue for Western Armies.
b. Ohio State issue are permitted.
6. Canteen
a. Federal issue
b. Smoothside or bulls-eye type.
7. Tinware
a. Cup - period style or tin U.S. Army cup.
b. Plate - tin U.S. Army style or canteen half.
c. Eating utensils - knife, fork, and spoon all period style.
d. No blue enamel or speckle ware cups are permitted.
8. Bayonet and Scabbard
a. Bayonet must fit weapon being carried and be secured with its clasp. Bayonet should not slide off as weapon is used in bayonet practice or drills.
b. Scabbard must fit bayonet and must have a metal tip.
9. Blanket and ground cloth
a. Blanket must be period style and material
b. Ground cloth must be period style and material. Acceptable types are gum blanket or oil cloth.
A. Reproduction three-band Enfield or Springfield Rifle Muskets are permitted. Original weapons in good, safe firing condition are also permitted. All weapons must be a minimum overall length of 55".
B. Restrictions:
1. No pistols for enlisted men.
2. All weapons shall be of either reproduction or original manufacture. Only those designs manufactured and used before April 1865 are permitted. Only percussion ignition system allowed.
3. No shotguns, two-band muskets, musketoons or any other weapon shorter than 55" are permitted. No flintlocks or hunting weapons permitted.
C. Only commissioned officers are permitted to carry officer's swords and scabbards. Only Sergeant Majors or First Sergeants may carry NCO's Swords and scabbards.