About Us
We pride
ourselves on our level of authenticity and continue to research the uniforms,
tactics and other aspects of the period. We endeavor to keep our Regiment one of
the most authentic reenactment units active today. Therefore, we have strict
authenticity guidelines that we expect all members to follow. Please note: if
you come to an event with an item that is not correct we will probably ask you
to remove the offending item.
The First Virginia provides all the gun
powder and food for events at no cost to the member. The unit also provides all
the tentage and camp equipment and we have a van that carries all our
gear.
The authenticity of our uniforms requires
specific material – color, weight, and type of fabric. Although you may be able
to find material and complete items at a cheaper price, the fabric, materials,
or pattern may not match those of the period. Care must be taken in ensuring
that we look like an accurate 18th Century American Soldier.
You’ll want to acquire or make your
clothing and gear as quickly as possible so you can begin to participate. One of
the first decisions you’ll want to make is whether you, or a family member, want
to try to make your clothing and gear, or if you want to purchase most of what
you need. The Regiment has a “loaner locker” of uniform and equipment for
members to borrow until they complete their own kit. So, you don’t have to go
out and buy all of your items right away; which can be an overwhelmingly
expensive prospect.
Our Quartermaster buys period-correct
uniform fabric in bulk and sells it to our members at a wholesale cost. To
ensure that the uniforms and other items you have are authentic, you should buy
your material and kits from the Quartermaster. We have patterns and kits
for most items, including cartridge boxes and other gear. If you choose to buy
from other than our own Quartermaster, we ask that you use the links provided on
our blog (www.qm1stva.blogspot.com) to ensure that
you are not buying items that at the next event are deemed not period correct
“farb” and you end up replacing.
We are attempting to make it easier to
purchase from the Quartermaster. Many of our pages are not complete.
We will continue to update them when we can.
It’s great to have you with us.
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