28th Massachusetts Uniform

* Federal issue forage Kepi (Dark Blue)

* Sack Coat (Dark Blue with four brass buttons)
     
* Federal Trousers (Foot Pattern sky blue)
    
* Federal issue Shirt (White)

* Brogans (Shoes Black)

* Federal issue bulls eye canteen (with cloth of dark blue)

* Federal M1855 Cartridge Box.58 Cal (Black Leather)

* US Cartridge Box Sling (Brass Plate optional)

* US M1856 Waist Belt (Black Leather)

* US bayonet Scabbard (will depend on your purchase of Musket)

* US M1850 Cap Pouch -Black.

* Haversack (Bread bag - Black)                                                         

* Tin plate, knife, fork, spoon, tin mug.

*Insignia; the company wore a Red Shamrock (Trefoil) of the 2nd Corps on top of their Kepi. (We do not wear Harps due to the lack of evidence that they ever wore them)

* The A frame tent.

* Musket; the 28th were issued with the .577 cal Enfield three band Musket at the onset of the war, but by 1863 the .58 cal Springfield was probably carried by most soldiers.