In the barracks, senior ranking non-commissioned officer
will be spokesman for all prisoners. If officers are portrayed, they
will be held inside
the fort, over the sally port. This is dependant upon the condition of
the stairwells, which are unsafe when wet. The senior ranking officer
will be spokesman for all. Prisoner impressions will obviously be very
individualistic. All buttons must be appropriate for the period ("japanned" or
lacquered tin, hard rubber, bone, paper-backed tin). No pewter or composite
buttons. Western Theater impressions are also allowed, but clothing must
be accurate for the Theater.
Headgear:
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Civilian-style hat or bummers/kepis.
Jacket/Coat:
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Preferred gray, brownete, or tiger jean cloth Richmond Depot Type I
and II shell jacket.
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Civilian sack coats, frock coats and private manufacture military jackets
are allowed.
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Federal frock coats that have been stripped of their buttons and had
their skirts cut short are acceptable, and correct for this site.
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Greatcoats permitted as long as they are stowed on bunks in the barracks
as if being used as bedding.
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Officer uniforms shall be correct for the rank and branch of service.
Trousers:
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Gray jean cloth (Richmond Depot) or civilian period correct trousers,
constructed of linen, wool, cotton, or a blend of those three, with
proper suspenders (no elastic).
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“Rejected” Federal trousers (color or tailoring slightly
off, or of inferior fabric) are acceptable and correct for this site.
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Officer uniforms shall be correct for the rank and branch of service.
Shirts:
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Shirts shall be of flannel, cotton, or linen-plain or of appropriate
prints.
Shoes:
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Period correct leather shoes or boots.
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No bare feet outside of the barracks.
Socks:
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Socks shall be of wool or cotton of natural or subdued hues.
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Wearing no socks with brogans is at your discretion.
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Athletic socks are not allowed.
Accoutrements:
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Leather goods must be of period specifications.
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Linen or canvas accoutrements are acceptable if correct for the impression.
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Haversacks may be white canvas, tarred black, or homemade (i.e. linsey-woolesy).
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No canteens visible to the public. Canteens are permitted if they are
kept out of view in the barracks. Keep in mind the will be confiscated
(temporarily) for certain scenarios, or if they are seen by guards.
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One to two blankets per man; must be correct for the period US, CS,
or civilian (US may be confiscated, see next).
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No captured Federal equipment is permitted, but you may wish to bring
some, as certain scenarios will involve (temporary) confiscation of "contraband" Federal
gear and clothing.
Insignia:
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Hat insignia should be non-existent or kept to a minimum.
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Brass regimental numbers/company letters are discouraged; if used,
regimental numbers/company letters shall conform to the scenario and
impression of the event.
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Brass infantry bugles, and brass harps are prohibited.
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Masonic badges should only be worn by brothers, and should be removable. (Wearing
of these badges is permitted only after speaking with Dan Citron to learn of
the Masonic link between Fort Delaware and Jackson Lodge)
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Rank insignia shall be appropriate for the army and rank portrayed.
Standard Uniforms:
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Only "standard" blue or gray uniforms may be worn. Zouave, Marine,
Navy, foreign observers, chasseur, militia, and other unconventional costumes
are prohibited, except by special permission from the Historic Site Manager.
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POW nurses are permitted with prior approval from the Lead Interpreter/Historic
Site Manager
Knives:
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Large sheath knives are prohibited at this event.
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Correct jackknives are allowed for carving "prisoner art"
