Grand Army of the Frontier

US Army Enlisted Uniform Resource Links 

1867-1902

Grading of the suppliers listed here is based solely on the personal judgment of Doug Strong. No insult is intended, nor does it reflect the opinions of the Grand Army of the Frontier as an organization.  

Grade description:

A+      This is a museum grade replica of the item that is exactly correct in every detail. 

A        Highly authentic reconstruction with all features correct. 

B        Very good representation of in the proper style and possessing many of the authentic details.

C        Entry level items that passes the 10 foot rule with ease which is correct in overall outline and style.

D        Poor attempt at representing the item but it would do if there was no other option.

F        A failed attempt at creating the item in question. 

Suppliers noted at the top of each list are those recommended by the General Miles Marching and Chowder Society and would each receive a grade of A or A+. Many of these suppliers are no longer in business. For contact information for these suppliers click on this link. My list is based on that list but updated for 2013. 

Where possible I have illustrated this site with original drawings or photographs from the Quartermaster regulations and specifications. 

Forage Cap 

1867-72 Pattern 1858, Type II or "Late War" issue		(Uriah, Rademacher, Starbuck) Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A  eBay Mostly Grade: C
1872-91  Pattern 1872		(Starbuck)  Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A

1895-1902  Pattern 1895

(Starbuck)  Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A  Quartermaster Depot Unable to Grade

Campaign Hat 

1867-91 Any non-descript 19th century pattern black, tan or gray hat		(Dirty Billy, T. Allen) River Junction Trade Grade: A Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A
1867-75 M1858 "Hardee" hat		(C. Daley, Rademacher)  Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A USHist Unable to Grade
1873-76 M1872		(Langham) Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A
1877-84 M1876   Original		(Burgess with vents from Lindmier) Eureka Arsenal Grade:A Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A River Junction Trade Grade: C "Indian War Campaign Hat" (Needs vents and folded brim edge)
1884-91 M1883		(Burgess, Langham) Eureka Arsenal Grade: A Dirty Billy's Hats Grade: A Quartermaster Depot  Grade: B (Needs screen vents) River Junction Trade Grade: C "Cavalry USA Campaign Hat" (Needs screen vents) Coon Creek Old West Grade: C  (Needs screen vents)
1889-91 M1889		(Burgess) Eureka Arsenal Grade:A Quartermaster Depot Grade: A What Price Glory Grade: A River Junction Trade "The Last Campaign" Grade: B

Blouse 

1867-73 Pattern 1858		(C. Daley, C. Childs-kit, Goldberg, O'Dea) USHist Unable to Grade Wambaugh and White Grade: A
1873-75 Pattern 1872		(Lindmier) Carter and Jasper Mercantile Grade: A Sharon Brown, Couturiere De Victoriana Grade: A
1875-83 Pattern 1874 Original		(Lindmier, Gabriel) USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: B S&S Firearms Grade B- (Too many cuff buttons and the cuff opens and closes with buttons improperly also has an external pocket which would need to be removed) Sharon Brown, Couturiere De Victoriana Grade: A Quartermaster Depot Grade: A
1883-91 Pattern 1883 and Pattern 1884		(Lindmier) USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: A Quartermaster Depot Grade: A
1887-1904 Pattern 1887		Quartermaster Depot Grade: A Quartermaster Shop Grade: A S&S Firearms Grade: B
1898-1904 Pattern 1898		Quartermaster Shop Grade: A USHist Unable to Grade
1899-1904 Pattern 1899		Quartermaster Shop Grade: A USHist Unable to Grade

Overshirt 

1867-76 Pattern 1851		(Childs-kit, C. Daley Goldberg) Carter and Jasper Mercantile Grade: A N.J. Sekela Grade: A
1875-83 Pattern 1874, gray flannel		(Lindmier, Gabriel) Carter and Jasper Grade: A+ (Listed as US Issue Shirt, It features the correct weave, color, pattern and arsenal & inspectors marks.) USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: B (wrong weave and color) Sharon Brown, Couturiere De Victoriana Grade: A
1876 Pattern 1875, blue flannel		(Lindmier)
1878-84 Pattern 1878, collarless		(Lindmier) USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: B
1881-83 Pattern 1881		USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: B
1882-83 Pattern 1882		USHist Unable to Grade Quartermaster Shop Grade: B
1883-91 Pattern 1883		(Lindmier) Quartermaster Depot  Grade: A N. J. Sekela Grade: A Carter and Jasper Mercantile Grade: A Quartermaster Shop Grade: A USHist Grade: Unable to Grade Coon Creek Old West  Grade: C (Cotton twill) River Junction Trade Company Grade: C (Cotton twill) River Junction Trade Company Grade: C (Cotton Flannel) River Junction Trade Company Grade: B (Wool)

Trousers 

1867-77 Pattern 1861, Foot		(Childs-kit, C. Daley, Goldberg, Stoney Brook, O'Dea, GAbriel or Past Patterns) N. J. Sekela Grade: A Wambaugh and White Grade: A Quartermaster Depot Grade: A
1872-77  Pattern 1872
1876-84  Pattern 1876, altered		(Lindmier) Quartermaster Depot. Grade A
1879-89  Pattern 1879, Overalls, White Duck
1884-87 Pattern 1884, Trousers, Kersey Wool, sky blue		(Lindmier)
1887-91 Pattern 1884, Trousers, Kersey Wool, Dark Blue		(Lindmier)
1884-1902 Pattern 1884, Trousers, Canvas Fatigue, Drab		Quartermaster Depot Grade: A
1888-1902 Pattern 1888, Trousers		Quartermaster Depot Grade: A
1889-1902 Pattern 1889, Trousers, Tropical, White Duck
1898-1902 Pattern 1898, Trousers, Canvas Fatigue, Drab
1898-1902 Pattern 1898, Trousers, Field Service, Khaki Duck
1899-1902 Pattern 1899, Trousers, Field Service, Khaki Duck

Drawers 

1867-91 Civilian Pattern, flannel		(Lindmier, Childs "Osnaburg", Past Patterns, Eddins, Historic Clothiers) Army Drawers Grade: A Carter and Jasper Grade: A N.J. Selela Grade: A-
1881-91 Pattern 1881

Undershirt 

1867-85 Civilian Pattern, flannel		N. J. Sekela Grade: A
1881-1902 Pattern 1881		N.J. Selela Grade: A

Stockings 

1867-91 Grey or dark colored wool, without ribbing, plain tops		(local source, or Mickey Black, Rose Elliot, or Evergreen Farms)
1867-91 Cotton, ribbed tops		(local source, or Mickey Black, Rose Elliot, or Evergreen Farms) N.J. Sekela Grade: A

Shoes 

1867-74 Civil War Bootees		(MO Boot and Shoe) Mattimore Harness (Civil War Boots) Grade: A Missouri Boot and Shoe Grade: A
1877-85 Pattern 1876 Field Shoe
1884-92 Pattern 1884 Post Shoe
1884-92 Pattern 1884 Field Shoe
1885-92 Pattern 1885 Campaign Shoe
1885-1893 Pattern 1889 Campaign Shoe
1892-1904 Pattern 1892 Field Shoe		Mattimore Harness (Civil War Boots) Grade: A
1897-1904 Pattern 1897 Dress Shoe		Mattimore Harness (Civil War Boots) Grade: A

Boots 

1867-76 Civil War Artillery Boots		Missouri Boot and Shoe Grade: A Mattimore Harness (Civil War Boots) Grade: A
1873-78 Pattern 1876		Missouri Boot and Shoe Grade: A
1877-85 Pattern 1884		Mattimore Harness (Civil War Boots) Grade: A

Overcoat 

1867-78 Civil War Dismounted Pattern		(Childs-kit, C. Daley, Lindmier, Goldberg, Gabriel)
1873-80 Pattern 1873, double-cape		(Childs kit, C. Daley, Lindmier)
1873-80 Civil War Mounted Pattern		(Childs-kit, C. Daley, Lindmier)
1879-86 Pattern 1879		(Lindmier)
1883-91 Pattern 1883 (Blanket Lined Canvas)
1884-91 Pattern 1884		(Lindmier)
1889-1902 Pattern 1889