My Confederate Reenacting Gear
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- Опубліковано 1 тра 2018
- By viewer request oh so long ago, this is a video on my Confederate impression for Civil War Reenacting. It's a fairly basic impression as of now. But I hope to be adding to it here and there in the future.
Does anyone else notice he's outside, on grass, with socks?
idk idk weird right, should either put some shoes on or take the socks off... 😏
@@miniconsrus get help
Kanye West LMAO TF
I've always loved the ragged rebel look of Confederate soldiers. They're uniforms were more utilitarian and practical compared to the dark navy blue with brass buckles and heavy leather straps of Union soldiers uniforms. If I was going to be marching and fighting in 100 degree weather I definitely wouldn't want to be a Northern soilder.
Speaking as an authentic reenactor rather than the mainstream stuff in this video, I would much rather be in US kit. Properly made CS uniforms are thick and almost all jackets are lined. Not to mention that the "Ragged Rebel" is mostly a damn myth as units would be uniform in appearance due to getting issued all the same stuff at once. There may be multiple colors and types of uniform items in a brigade, but regiments would be uniform. If you want ragged soldiers, you would do well to take a look at Sherman's Army as they marched to the sea. That was brutal on their equipment and uniforms.
honestly since their uniforms were denim its the cheapest to reenact as
Total oversimplification... Uniform quality wasn't some monolith block, "all rebels looked like x and all union y, for the whole duration of the war". Many different rebel units for many different points of the war were not wearing ragged, piecemeal stitched together uniforms. They had a pretty good depot system running relatively early in the war providing uniforms. Just read any actual accounts by the men, they often had good quality stuff that was a real burden in the heat, just like the union. And just as the confederates often had good uniforms, the union soldiers could get to your "ragged rebel" state pretty quick during a hard campaign. As for your comment on practicality, soldiers on both sides were constantly trying to make their uniforms more utilitarian- switching to blanket rolls, ditching the gaiters, buying civilian hats, writing for underclothes from home, etc etc. And btw, even if what you said was true (its not and a big generalization), imagine being a "ragged rebel" on campaign as soon as it drops below freezing. You'd probably want some nice thick wool!
Then you make fun of the "brass buckles and heavy leather straps of union uniforms"... you do realize that the catridge box, the belt, the buckle, the haversack, the canteen sling, even the maligned knapsacks were pretty much standard issue for BOTH sides? Literally the basics that any soldier of any nation needed to fight in that era. Btw half of that (knapsack, haversack, canteen sling, etc) may be painted canvas that just looks like leather.
The navy blue I'll give you, maybe that is a little hotter to be in the sun in, but not really a big difference. In my experience at least, the material controls comfort a lot more than the color. A wool butternut jacket in 90% humidity and sun feels just as awful to me as a blue one.
Anyways this comment just perpetuates several false myths about the war. It paints everything in broad generalizations and erases the complications and variance of reality. And at the end of the day, everyone on both sides shared common privations and suffered the same ways. Union or Confederate.
Buying used makes it look more authentic for later war Confederate kit.
Fun fact some confederates would steal union belt buckles and flip them over and they called it meant Southern Nation.
Fake.
That's cool.
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Awesome that you made this.
Great job - thanks for posting.
I liked this video very much...very authentic gear!
Very nice. I was wondering with as hot and humid as it is in PA in July (I know how it feels in the Midwest. I can't imagine wearing wool!) do any soldiers have a handkerchief or bandana to wipe their brow with? I never see any. I heard a history story that a wounded Confederate general asked a retreating Union soldier to wipe his brow as the perspiration was dripping down his forehead burning his eyes. It made me think that would be one of the most practical items to have(?)
it'd be cool to see a new updated Union gear video,
Enjoyed the video *LIKED* and *SUBSCRIBED* See you on the field, at the range, or around the camp fire pards --- *1st Minnesota Sharpshooters*
thanks man I tried list what had after watch Vedic left lot stuff.
I like the look of aged footwear
hell yeah my dude keep it up!
Any video you do is good I’m just glad to see the channel being revived again
Maybe a how to get into reenacting video for civil war and where to get stuff and all that
@ Major League Puddle Jumpers To get into reenacting simply google it. Then narrow the search to units in your area. Also decide on Union or Confederate, some units I've known actually switch back and forth depending on who needs more troops.Narrow it further by infantry or artillery. Also when beginning to contact them figure out whether they are family friendly or more on the "rowdy" side. Some of the units really don't want children around as they go for the history but also let their hair down at night.
For some reason UA-cam won't let me watch this video, like it refuses to load a 15 minute video but will play an hour long interview and everything else just fine
I think the store where you got the cartridge box is regimental quartermaster but I could be wrong
Love civil war outfits
Excellent!
I love you’re channel make more vids and please do a video on how to wrap a blanket the way you said.
GOOD Luck and KEEP UP the videos and the AWESOME WORK :) :)
And do one on literally every single thing you NEED for a Civil war reenactment and say what the name of the musket to use and what the hats called and then tell us some really good websites that we can get the good starter reenactment gear...
Historical Events that’s a lot of work for somebody to do. You can really use any website to get good starter gear. If you want to get into reenacting buy used clothes and gear so you don’t have to pay full price
Historical Events google civil war re-enactment gear and then you can purchase re-enactment gear. And the hats name is a kepi
hey for the cartridge box did you get it from the Quater Master Store that is where I got mine.
What kind of tobacco do you take to events?
Were can I get a good tunic
Real similar to my collection too just mine’s federal
Where did you get your rifle and how much was it?
Imagine that....union soldier re enactment gear videos,all 13 play no problem.takes 5 time to see all of this one.
Yo, dont know if your still replying. But what are the things you would put in your confederate knapsack? Thanks.
Im thinking if joining
wouldnt it be cool to have a civil war week event
That it would be! They used to do one on the red River. Which is actually where I got the idea for a vietnam week event. The red river campaign is on my bucket list for sure. (If they still do it that is)
@@StudioTReenactingyou need to do an update on this uniform I would like to see what going on with it
I was in Gettysburg 150th
Dude! 149th division coincidence I think not
Kittery Trading Post, you say? Are you based in New England?
nice outfit makes a good 1864 western theater impression would look amazing with a bedroll
I would like this video but I don't want to ruin the perfect 420 likes
Hey you said you started at 13 I’m 12 right now just thought I could relate about the shoe sizes
Cool
Only CSA made pistols are full brass... and Griswarld are pretty bad guns. Not sure why a CSA infantry private would have a pistol...Only sgts would carry one "officially" but not unheard of. Just on a real long March, having a 2.5 pound gun and the extras needed to fire it makes them rare for real Union or CSA infantry to have them. You would have some money, (CSA/Local and maybe a bit of federal currency). Also, you would have tobacco ration... can trade that for Coffee with the Yankees.
so I have a question about the cartridge box...I have one for my enfield...if I take the trays out there are there are 2 compartments at the bottom..not seen when you open the cartridge box...what goes in there..to small for paper cartridges..?
Travis Dozier that's actually just it. That space you refer to in the bottom section of the tins is a space for additional cartridges. If the tins are designed right and the cartridges are the correct size you should be able to fit around 40 rounds in your cartridge box.
thank you..ill give it a try.
45 for the kepi is a good price.
There are $10 ones i was gonna get a confederate one but i never did
ET BOYS the 10$ ones are really crappy
Something I’m gonna do with my confederate uniform once I get it is have two pairs of shoes, one to somewhat destroy at the soles, and two pairs of tunic and trousers to beat the shit out of since if you see like original uniforms they are all torn to shit from use
Is there any particular place to buy used stuff online like you got there?
Facebook market place is usually a good place to find used gear
Got evreything just need the brogans.
Nice, certainly suitably austere.
I thought the revolvers were reserved for officers
Galaxy Hero They were. Revolvers were only ever issued to officers in the infantry. But it didn't take long for enlisted soldiers to start acquiring a side arms of their own. Most likely we're rarely used in battle because of officers not allowing the men to carry them. For the most part if an enlisted man had a side arm it usually ended up being just a keep sake or a war trophy.
Are you going to be at Gettysburg this year
Matthew Schott yes I am. At least that's the plan anyway. I'll be fielding as federal though
Awesome I'm coming up from Florida. But I'll be fielding as a Reb so I'll see you on the field maybe. Love all your videos especially The Week.
matt I found your comment
Wish I could afford for this stuff
Get with a good progressive group. There's usually tons of loaner gear until you can put your kit together, including a musket.
bro I'm 13 and I'm starting to get a civil war impression rn lol
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@@YellingRebReenacting thx
@@floridaman-pt2bv if you need help with it I can help you
I reenacted for 25 years, Confederate infantry, cavalry and signal corps. A great hobby, good people and fascinating.
Its very upsetting to see how history is being erased.
I'm also in the SCV, anyone with Confederate ancestors please consider joining. Some of the most interesting, well informed and kind, genuinely inclusive people and caring Americans I've ever met are SCV members.
The fact the Confederacy was the greatest fighter against tyranny in American history scares the left and intolerant now.
Our history must be preserved!
Be safe on the field and thanks for continuing the fight for America and history.
Looks like a great impression!
Charles Calvert Can blacks reenact confederate? Just curious
@@jordyjord1519 Yes they can, men of both races fought for both the Union and Confederacy during the war.
It's just personal preference of which side a person would rather reenact on.
Austin Flake Thanks so much brother. I’m half black myself and wasn’t sure if I’d be looked at weird. This helped a lot
Where did the Confederate army get its military uniforms from?
They made a lot of them and bought some
Do u have a whip to keep the slaves in line?
For that you need to give them credit card
Most southerners fighting in that war did not own slaves. Very disrespectful comment.
@@heiihaze-9142 doesn't change the fact that that's what they were fighting for. So no, not disrespectful. A fair comment on history.
@@romatchkan lol you actually think the civil war had anything to do with slavery?
Yikes.
Please do not use this video to build an authentic impression.