Confederate Uniform Guidelines

Coats

1. Frock coats

2. Commutation shell jackets

3. Civilian pattern sack coats

Pants

1. Civilian pattern

2. Military pattern

3. No Federal sky blue trousers

Shoes

1. Civilian pattern shoes

2. Infantry boots

Headgear

1. Civilian slouch hat

2. CS kepi

3. No US forage caps or dress hats

Shirts

1. Civilian pattern shirt

Drawers

1. Military or civilian pattern, Canton flannel or cotton muslin

Socks

1. Wool or cotton, natural colors

Cartridge Boxes

1. CS issue boxes

2. US 1857 pattern

Cap Pouches

1. CS issue cap pouches

2. US 1850 pattern

Bayonet Scabbards

1. CS issue 

2. Enfield 

Haversacks

1. Confederate issue, painted or unpainted cloth

Canteen

1. CS tin drum

2. Wooden drum canteen

Knapsacks

1. Mexican War pattern

2. CS single bag

3. Militia hard packs

Long Arms

1. 1853 Enfield

2. 1842 Springfield

3. 1855 Springfield

Blankets

1. Civilian coverlets or two-piece blankets

2. CS issue blankets