Do I Look Too Farb?

[Christian1863]

ive been anxious that my gear looks farb so im asking if my gear would be viable in a reenactment setting.
i'll list my gear below. and links for more details on the items. ps the belt is farb and i know going to buy a correct one soon.
union blue forage cap https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...ar-u-s-blue-forage-cap?variant=11030401417252

union blue sack coat. https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...-u-s-fatigue-sack-coat?variant=40187661058232

sky blue trousers. https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...tion-u-s-foot-trousers?variant=36907934482581

brogans (were donated to me not sure if their these ones but i think they are)https://www.ccsutlery.com/store/shoes-brogans-rough-out.html

cartridge box and percussion pouch not sure i think they are also from cc but im not sure.

haversack white not sure where from was donated to me.

braces not sure where from either but very great quality.
muslin undershirt will change to checkered soon.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Other than the unpainted haversack and having the cartridge box and cap pouch on the wrong side, your stuff should be adequate for starting off. Places like South Union Mill, Wambaugh, White &Co., and a few others have decent quality reproductions.

 

[captaindrew]

You look fine for starters. As already said you'll want to get the proper haversack when you can and you'll need a good canteen. When you get a shirt stay away from loud checkers, if you can afford it try and get a Federal issue domet flannel shirt, that's what was issued. If that's not in the budget get a plain white cotton shirt. A plain white cotton shirt will be closer to what was issued.

 

[Trooper "D"]

ive been anxious that my gear looks farb so im asking if my gear would be viable in a reenactment setting.
i'll list my gear below. and links for more details on the items. ps the belt is farb and i know going to buy a correct one soon.
union blue forage cap https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...ar-u-s-blue-forage-cap?variant=11030401417252

union blue sack coat. https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...-u-s-fatigue-sack-coat?variant=40187661058232

sky blue trousers. https://militaryuniformsupply.com/p...tion-u-s-foot-trousers?variant=36907934482581

brogans (were donated to me not sure if their these ones but i think they are)https://www.ccsutlery.com/store/shoes-brogans-rough-out.html

cartridge box and percussion pouch not sure i think they are also from cc but im not sure.

haversack white not sure where from was donated to me.

braces not sure where from either but very great quality.
muslin undershirt will change to checkered soon.
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Sleeves are a bit short. Everything else is fine. C&C has great products. Blockade Runner also. Are you in a particular unit? Might want to hold off purchasing until you get with an outfit and find out what they suggest/require. Canteen is a must for taking the field. You'll pass out without one.
Ya look fine enough fer shootin' at Yank. I think you are on your way. And soldiers didn't always get fitting uniforms when issued so ya fit right in as a recruit.
Good luck and.......
Cheers!

 

[7thWisconsin]

If you're still using the cartridge box and shoes I sent you, they're Fall Creek. You look great! I actually like the short sleeves. They give the impression of somebody who was issued an ill-fitting clothing issue. Have fun!

 

[Christian1863]

Sleeves are a bit short. Everything else is fine. C&C has great products. Blockade Runner also. Are you in a particular unit? Might want to hold off purchasing until you get with an outfit and find out what they suggest/require. Canteen is a must for taking the field. You'll pass out without one.
Ya look fine enough fer shootin' at Yank. I think you are on your way. And soldiers didn't always get fitting uniforms when issued so ya fit right in as a recruit.
Good luck and.......
Cheers!

yeah bought it when i was like 13 when i was around 5,6 im 6,1 now

 

[Christian1863]

If you're still using the cartridge box and shoes I sent you, they're Fall Creek. You look great! I actually like the short sleeves. They give the impression of somebody who was issued an ill-fitting clothing issue. Have fun!

yeah im still using both but the brogans are small on me now that im size 11.

 

[Trooper "D"]

yeah bought it when i was like 13 when i was around 5,6 im 6,1 now

I figured something like that. You have a trade item unless you have sentimental value with it.
I forgot to mention that unrolling your Haversack and canteen straps will give an ease in fluid motion and it looks military. They will most likely tangle up again especially if you have a knack for taking casualty but to start out look smart.
Just a bit of advice from a long time veteran of doing this stuff.
Cheers!

 

[Pollaco]

I kind of like the short sleeves, it gives that realistic appearance. I'm guessing that "sleeves-too-short thing" actually happened.

 

[Trooper "D"]

I kind of like the short sleeves, it gives that realistic appearance. I'm guessing that "sleeves-too-short thing" actually happened.

Ready made for KP duty.

 

[7thWisconsin]

yeah im still using both but the brogans are small on me now that im size 11.

Yep. Those are 9s.