Preface:
The cavalry will represent the 2nd & 5th Virginia for the battles in Fox's gap and Crampton's gap. For ideal guidelines all clothing, accouterments, and saddlery should be hand sewn of an appropriate pattern and material for 1862 eastern theatre. However, to give the average reenactor a chance to participate in a more authentic campaigners event we will allow exceptions to the ideal. That is as long as an attempt is made to come as close as possible. For example, if period material and pattern is used but the item is machine sewn, it will be allowed. Or, if an item is late war but is all the participant has to use, it will be allowed. We will not however look the other way and make numerous allowances. If an item is not necessary the participant will be asked to remove it. The following guidelines are some of the general equipment we are looking for from each trooper without being too specific. Since this is a point in A.N.V. history when the supply of nearly everything was short due to transportation and availability, there is a great variety of choices. Both of these are notable regiments from Stuart's cavalry core. Government supply is in order but civilian items are still in common use. Lastly, other than the obvious modern items, we'll list the absolutely "not allowed".

MANUAL: Poinsette's cavalry tactics / Patton's cavalry drill.

CLOTHING:
1. So called Richmond Depot type 1 or 2 Jacket and trousers out of jean cloth..
2. Commutation system / private purchase, Frock coat or Jacket and Trousers.
3. Civilian, Frock or Sack coat and trousers

HEAD WEAR: Slouch hat or kepi in Jean

FOOTWEAR:
1. Shoes, either civilian or early military style
2. Civilian Boots, either the Wellington 2 piece pattern or Napoleon 3 piece style. With trousers tucked in or out.

ACCOUTERMENTS:
BOXES: Cartridge and cap boxes should be of an early pattern

SWORD and WAIST BELT ( should not have rivets):
1.CS spoon and wreath.
2. VIRGINIA SWORD BELT in Buff or waxed flesh.
3.U.S. 1851 pattern sword belt.
4.CIVILIAN
*HOLSTERS, CARBINE AND GUN SLINGS feature no rivets.

SADDLERY:
SADDLES AND BRIDLES:
1. Jenifer saddle.
2. Pre-war military pattern.
3. Civilian
4. Imported British U. P.
5. McClellan in limited numbers! Since at the out break of war, only two companies out of five regiments of regular cavalry had the new pattern saddle. However since this is the only saddle many reenactor have they will be allowed.
*The tack used for this period should not employ the use of rivets. All items should be hand sewn. Stitching should be dark, if not, dye the white stitching to obtain a more authentic look.

Weapons:
LONG ARMS:
1. Shotguns
2. Early pattern muzzle loader.
3. Sharps carbine, in limited numbers.
PISTOLS: One or none.
1. Colt or imported revolver.
2. Single shot or horse pistol.
* No remingtons as the pattern being reproduced is late war. No more than one per person and no extra cylinders.
SABRE:
1.Virginia Manufactory or CS manufactured.
2. Cavalry sabre
3. Light cavalry sabre

NOT ALLOWED:
1. Paint horses.
2. Chin strings on slouch hats.
3. Handkerchiefs tied around the neck. This is much different than a cravat or neck tie.
4. Canteens attached to the saddle with a snap. Throw over the bed roll ok, but no canteen snaps.
5. Multiple pistols or cylinders.
6. Chrome/stainless bits or buckles.
7. Federal clothing.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely, Todd Kern