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Recruitment.
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to put on the uniform of the Union Army and march into battle? Are you interested in becoming a re-enactor? The 87th PVI Co. C is always recruiting new members.
The 87th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company C is a member of 1st Regiment, Federal Volunteer Brigade. We are based in York County, PA, but draw members from all over south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Recruits must be at least 16 years of age to carry a firearm or 9 years of age to be a musician or guidon bearer. (No age requirement for civilians.) Each recruit is required to learn and comply with standard 1860 US Army Regulations and Manual of Arms. Additionally, each recruit must provide the basic uniform and equipment (listed below) which will enable him/her to function as a soldier in the 1860's era Federal Army.
Uniform & Equipment Requirements
It is strongly recommended that new recruits do not purchase a uniform or equipment without first consulting an experienced member of the 87th PVI.
Uniform
Federal kepi or forage cap
Sack coat — dark blue, 4 button
Trousers — sky blue with braces (suspenders)
Jefferson boots/brogans with cotten or wool socks
Shirt — 4 button military style
Equipment
Musket choices with sling recommended
Model 1853 Enfield rifled musket .577 caliber
Model 1861 Springfield rifled musket .58 caliber
Model 1863 Springfield rifled musket .58 caliber
Matching bayonet and scabbard for selected rifled musket
US black leather cartridge box with oval US brass plate; sling with brass eagle breastplate
US black leather percussion cap box
Black leather waist belt with oval US brass buckle and keeper
Canteen — blue wool cover with white webbing strap
Haversack — black tarred canvas