Group Buys
Shipped Items
These items will be shipped to you prior to the event.
RICHMOND ARSENAL STAMP
Cartridges produced by the Richmond Arsenal were wrapped in paper arsenal packs and stamped, unlike some arsenals that used a separate paper label. Our stamp is copied from surviving original arsenal pack wrappers. Both 1864 and 1865 options are available. Pice includes a black ink pad and shipping.
$35.00
PETER TAIT JACKET
Perhaps the most iconic of Confederate imported goods are the jackets made by the Peter Tait company in Limerick, Ireland. These jackets came in a variety of trim styles, with the trimmed collar and untrimmed being perhaps some of the most common. The two jackets this reproduction are based on are the 2nd MD jacket and the Pendleton/2nd VA Infantry jackets. Available in plain with script ‘I’ buttons (comes with removable red artillery facings attached for the event) and artillery style with red facing and ‘A’ buttons. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$280.00
RICHMOND DEPOT TYPE III JACKET
The last of the Richmond Depot jackets to be produced, the Type III eliminated the shoulder straps and belt loops of the Type II style of jacket. Much like its predecessor, the Type III was made from both domestic jean cloth and imported kersey. **Comes with removable red artillery facings attached for the event** Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$205.00-$250.00
RICHMOND DEPOT TROUSERS
Our Richmond Depot trousers are based on several originals, including the pair issued to one of the Redwood brothers late in the war. They feature mule-ear pockets, a back belt with brass buckle, cotton drill waist “curtain,” and extensive handsewing. These can be made with gray or tan jean cloth, or sky blue wool kersey. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$220.00
CHEVRON KIT
Each kit has the appropriate amount of red tape for each rank, cut to length and ready to sew. The kit also comes with a pattern to chalk out on your coat and instructions on how to attach them. Price varies by rank. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$8.00-$15.00
CS ISSUE SHIRT
This shirt is based off the photo of Confederate POWs from the Battle of Gettysburg. Our reproduction of this shirt is completely handsewn and made from cotton osnaburg. This shirt has no placket, but just a neck slit similar to that of the US issue shirt. This shirt also sports one chest pocket on the left side of the shirt. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$125.00
HENRY NEAL CONFEDERATE HAVERSACK
This haversack is based off that used by Henry Neal who served in Stuart’s Horse Artillery. The bag is made from osnaburg, is handsewn, and closed with a paper-backed tin button. The strap is machine sewn and made from cotton drill. This style of haversack is a sample of one the more common styles of issue haversack produced by the Richmond Clothing Bureau and issued to the Army of Northern Virginia. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$40.00
GETTYSBURG CONFEDERATE HAVERSACK
This haversack is based off one in the collection at the Gettysburg NPS. It is constructed like a standard Federal haversack and closed with a buckle and short leather tab, but is unpainted cotton. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$65
YERGUSON UNION HAVERSACK
Patterned after a haversack issued to Edgar Yergason of the 22nd Connecticut, this haversack features machine sewn construction with hand felling thoughout, and leather straps attached with copper rivets. This would represent a captured Federal item. The haversack comes with the inner bag/liner and with a standard 46 inch strap, though a longer strap can be made for our taller customers. Made by K. Windahl & Co.
$70
Delivery at Event Items
These items will be available for pick-up at the event only. If you do not attend the event, you must contact battalion staff about shipping your item(s) to you at an additional cost.
VARIEGATED RICHMOND ARTILLERY KEPI – STYLE 1
Original descriptions of the Heavy Artillery Brigade at Sailor’s Creek highlight their ‘variegated’ kepis, with alternating red and blue/grey tops and sides. This cap is essential to our impression and is strongly encouraged. Our reproduction will be made by Greg Starbuck.
$125.00
VARIEGATED RICHMOND ARTILLERY KEPI – STYLE 2
Original descriptions of the Heavy Artillery Brigade at Sailor’s Creek highlight their ‘variegated’ kepis, with alternating red and blue/grey tops and sides. This cap is essential to our impression and is strongly encouraged. Our reproduction will be made by Greg Starbuck.
$125.00
RICHMOND PAINTED CLOTH WAIST BELT
As leather became increasingly scarce, the Richmond Arsenal adopted expedients like using painted cloth in lieu of leather for belts and slings. Include actual waist measurement, not modern pant size. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$60.00
PAINTED CLOTH CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
As leather became increasingly scarce, the Richmond Arsenal adopted expedients like using painted cloth in lieu of leather for belts and slings. Length is 64 inches, based on Union ordnance regulations and common Confederate practice. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$45.00
HANKEY FARM CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
Features – 58 cal., double tins, oil cloth implement pouch, acorn shaped lead finial, The original resides in the Gettysburg National Park collections. This box was recovered from the area of a Confederate field hospital located on the Jacob Hankey Farm. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$175.00
CONFEDERATE CAP BOX
Lead finial, single belt loop, 6 stitches per inch. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$65.00
CONFEDERATE BAYONET SCABBARD
Made with a lead tip and sewn rather than riveted. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$89.00
OIL CLOTH GROUNDCLOTH
An oil cloth groundcloth, perfect for your Confederate impression. Made by L.D. Haning & Co.
$65.00
PACK OF 15 CIGARETTES
U.S. tax records show that more cigarettes were sold in the U.S. during the war than cigars. 1860s cigarettes didn’t look like your modern smoke and they weren’t packaged in ‘packs’ like today. Embrace the historical experience and smoke period correct tobacco for the weekend! Made by Logan King with research assistance by Craig Schneider. Domestic or imported labels available.
$15.00
Unaffiliated Vendors
We do not have an established group buy relationship with the vendors of the following products, but wanted to highlight them for you as unique items from good vendors to build out your impression for Sailor’s Creek.
RICHMOND ARSENAL MUSKET TOOL
Sold by S&S Firearms. Reproduction of the musket tool produced and issued from the Richmond Arsenal.
$18.00
REGULATION ENFIELD OILER
Sold by S&S Firearms. Regulation British oil bottle for Enfield muskets. Steel body with brass top. Has oil dipper attached to screw off top. Copied from original.
$25.00
SILVER PLATED TIN POCKET MATCH SAFE
Sold by South Union Mills. Reproduction of an original mid-19th century match safe made from silver plated brass, as the original, and has correct construction, identical to the original, throughout the piece. It has the striking grid at the bottom of the safe to aid in striking matches, just as the original.
$34.95
THOMAS TAYLOR LOUSIANA KNIT CAP
Sold by South Union Mills. Hand knit reproduction of cap worn by Thomas Taylor of the 8th Louisiana Infantry and now in the collection of the American Civil War Museum. Several patterns available.
$39.95
NATURAL DYED DUTCH KNIT CAP
Sold by South Union Mills. Hand knit from naturally dyed 100% hand spun woolen yarns. These caps are reproductions styled after the caps that are housed in the Rijks museum from the Spitsbergen/Smeerenburg collection. Several patterns available.
$39.95
HAND KNIT SCARF
Sold by South Union Mills. Hand knit from 100% wool yarn, made from solid colors with contrasting stripes at each end. Measures approximately 10 inches wide x 36 inches long.