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The 122nd NYSV was formed to provide a more authentic alternative for reenactors and, as such, it is expected that Members of the 122nd and men who fall in with or camp with us are interested in an authentic living history experience. These standards have been created to achieve and maintain a high level of authenticity and provide a more-accurate impression of the original units that are portrayed by the 122nd.
The attached Vendor List supplements the standards, and a separate document called The Columbia Rifles' Research Compendium (available here) contains copies of the articles and research papers that provide the basis for these standards.
Although the 122nd's "unit impression" may change from event to event, the chronological focus of the unit's group impression is the 122nd NY Volunteer Infantry, May 1, 1863, as part of the Army of the Potomac. Unless a weekend scenario dictates otherwise, the impression is that of soldiers on campaign and/or at a picket post.
Nearly all of the uniforms and equipment items recommended in these Standards are illustrated in the book, Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Union (Editors of Time-Life Books, Alexandria VA, 1991); images from this book are referenced in these Standards by page number, abbreviated as, [EOG/US page ###]. References to Echoes of Glory are included only as visual references and are not the sole source of documentation for items appropriate for the Columbia Rifles, 122nd NY or the scenario portrayed. The book and its two companion volumes (an atlas and a book on Confederate equipment) can be obtained at most bookstores and libraries.
The 122nd NY typically portrays soldiers of the Army of the Potomac. As such, members are encouraged to procure uniforms and equipment that are accurate reproductions of Schuylkill Arsenal equipment. Uniforms from the New York City Depot (such as the popular reproduction "J.T. Martin" uniforms provided by many vendors) are also acceptable.
Actual items carried in the field, as listed below and otherwise, are subject to review for correctness. It is intended that the 122nd portray and display the correct look of the campaign soldiers we represent.
It is the Columbia Rifles' and 122nd NY's philosophy that each of the above-mentioned "facets of authenticity" is equally important, and our members and guests should be prepared for a certain level of expectations in each category; the minimum expectations to which members and guests are expected to conform are presented in the following pages.
Our standards are organized
by topic into seven separate categories:
2.0 Blankets, Tentage and Waterproofs
Also see "Improving Your Impression"
Authors:
Original Guidelines: November, 1997, by Kevin O'Beirne