Each student will be given a handout of information and shown examples of the required uniforms at an assembly tentatively scheduled for April 3rd, 2008. All uniforms must follow these regulations with regard to unacceptable items . . .
NO blue jeans or denim of any color
NO camouflage
NO bell bottoms
NO denim overalls
NO weapons (student will be provided with a replica gun)
NO tennis shoes
NO satin/silk shirts
NO sweatshirts
Union Uniforms
What is acceptable . . .
UNION BLUE
Shirt: Long sleeve and solid blue. The shirt must have a collar. Cotton/flannel will be most comfortable and a dark or navy blue is preferred.
Pants: Usually a lighter blue in color, held up by suspenders. Variations of blue are also acceptable. Dress code pants are fine.
Hat: Union Kepi.
Shoes: Any pair of black/dark boots or shoes (avoid obvious looking sneakers).
Socks: To be authentic, wear long wool socks, blue or black in color.
Canteen or disguised water bottle: a must due to likelihood of high temperatures.
Haversack: a bag, preferably made of a natural fiber, to carry snacks and supplies. Carried slung over a shoulder.
Uniform Information for Union Soldiers
Potential additions that will earn a higher grade include . . .
* Black or brown belt – tinware, pouches, etc. attached
* Solid color wool blanket – carried slung over a shoulder by rope
* Tin cup
* Union Jacket
* Uniform adornments such as stripes, medals, buckles, insignia, braids, etc.
* Vest
* Binoculars
* Suspenders
What is acceptable . . .
UNION ZOUAVE
Shirt: Long sleeve and solid blue. The shirt must have a collar. Cotton/flannel will be most comfortable and a dark or navy blue is preferred.
Pants: RED sweat pants, worn at calve length with long, dark blue socks. Supplied by Mr. Hambly.
Hat: Red fez. Fez caps will be made by each student, see Mr. Hambly for details.
Shoes: Any pair of black/dark boots or shoes (avoid obvious looking sneakers).
Socks: To be authentic, wear long wool socks, blue in color.
Canteen or disguised water bottle: a must due to likelihood of high temperatures.
Haversack: a bag, preferably made of a natural fiber, to carry snacks and supplies. Carried slung over a shoulder.