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				*Co. B Second Rhode Island Detached Militia* *Requirments*



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What is needed for the 2nd Rhode Island Detatched Militia

Uniforms

(First Year)

Sack Coat

Light blue pants

Kepie or slouch hat

Leatherwaste belt

(shoes).Brogans

(Second year)

(All optional)

Cadet Grey pants.

Burnside blouse

(buy from the club)

(Third Year)

(All optional)

Great Coat

Frock Coat

Weapons and Leather

(First Year befor buying a weapon and leather the club will supply you with them for the first few events.)

(Rifle)

Pattern Model 1853 British Enfeild Musket

!861 or 1863 Spring feild musket.

(there are also models 1842and 1855 Springfeild muskets on the market if so desired.

(Leather)

Cartridge Box

Box Tins (optional)

Box sling (optional)

Cap box

Leather Rifle Strap (optional)

(Cleaning kit for Musket.)

All optional but a good Investment

Most if not all muskets have a threaded end of the ram so you do not need to buy a cleaning rod.

Cleaning Jag

Nipple wrench

Patch extractor

Tentage and Trapings

(First Year)

(Trappings)

Canteen (Stainless Steel)

Haversack

(second Year)

Knap Sack (optional)

blanket or bed roll(optional)

(Tentage)

A frame Tent (optional)

Shelter Half (optional)

(OtherTrappings)

Trappings are up to the individual but here are some things we recommend

you will need a mess kit to eat with. knife,fork,plate. a pocket knife is a good thing to have as well anything else you find at any re-enactment; it will only help with your impression.

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