Authenticity Requirements

Company G, 364th US Infantry

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Authenticity Requirements

The following details the minimal authenticity requirements for members of Company G:

Uniforms and Equipment

Basic Uniform:

Garrison Cap w/ insignia
M1917 Helmet
1912/17 Wool Tunic
1912/17 Wool Breeches
1904 Belt
Puttees
1910 Canvas Leggings (optional- for Stateside impressions)
Campaign Hat (optional- for Stateside impressions)
M1918 "Pershing" Boots
Identification Tags (we can supply a suitable ID number)
1912/17 Overcoat (Optional but highly recommended- it gets cold)

Basic Weapons and Equipment:

1903 Springfield or P17 Rifle (the P17 is more correct but a 1903 is fine)
Bayonet (be sure to get the bayonet that goes with the appropriate rifle- they are different)
1917 Cartridge Belt (Lift-the-Dots)
First Aid Pouch
First Aid Packet
1910 Canteen w/ Cover (Lift-the-dots) and Cup
1917 SBR Gas Mask (Either US or British version)
1910 Pack/Haversack/Pack Extender
Blanket (WWI pattern/1904 pattern but WWII pattern is also acceptable
1910 Condiment Can
1910 Meat Can (optional- for Stateside impressions)
1910 Mess Kit w/ knife, spoon, fork

Sources:

For uniform items, either Schipperfabrik or Great War Militaria are acceptable. For boots, Mattimore Harness is the only good source although other substitutes may be used with the approval of the unit commander. For most equipment items, once again Schipperfabrik is a good source or you can use originals if you can locate them. For items such as helmets, you will probably have to search either online on Ebay or at local gun shows. Finally, for rifles, some of the best sources are local gun shows, Gunbroker.com or Auction Arms.

Basic Points:

While building a basic Doughboy impression is easier than it's been in the past, unfortunately it's not going to be cheap. The best place to start is with the basic uniform and then work on the equipment and weapons. For new members, the unit can arrange some loaner gear but it's ultimately up to the individual unit members to secure their own uniform and other kit. While there is no fixed deadline for accomplishing this, it's expected that members will have secured their personal uniforms within a year and have everything by the end of two years. As with all things, there are exceptions but this is at the discretion of the unit commander. Finally, before buying anything from an unapproved source or if in doubt, PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE UNIT COMMANDER FIRST! This will save you both money and aggravation- nothing is worse is spending a lot of money on an item and then it not being correct.