Drawing by Erik Chipchase
Mercenary Graphics

Our List of Rcommended Vendors of Civil War Reproductions

Authentic Reproductions

The products made by these vendors are the most authentic on the market, but they are generally more expensive than standard sutlers. You will have to decide how authentic you want to be.

Wambaugh, White, & Co.
Currently the best source for high quality uniforms and kits, so you can make your own.

E.J. Thomas Mercantile
Offering a variety of clothing and equipment, including shirts and blouses.

C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions
Offering a selcect line of high quality authentic uniforms and equipment on an in-stock only basis.

Carter & Jasper Mercantile
Purveyors of quality civilian menswear, also carry a variety of useful accessories, including blankets, knit goods, and tinware. Now stocking military goods by Joe Blunt including caps, blouses, trousers and accoutrements.

Missouri Boot & Shoe Co.
These are some of the highest quality reproduction boots and shoes in the business. We also recommend their line of authentic, yet affordable, accoutrements.

Duvall Leatherworks
Nick Duvall makes very nice, high quality accoutrements. Full sets availale at a discounted price.

TP&H Trading Company - Hats by Tim Bender
Tim Bender makes some of the nicest felt hats in the field and has been well respected in his business for many years.

Village Tinsmithing Works
Anything tin. Village is a reliable source for everything from cups to cookpots to candle lanterns.

County Cloth
Veteran reenactor Charlie Childs weaves the most authentic period fabrics available. If you want to make your own uniforms, this is the place to start.

Andrew Keehan
Authentic shelter halves and men's accessories hand-made by a club member.

Standard Grade Reproductions

These vendors offer quality products that are less authentic and generally more affordable.

The Regimental Quartermaster
This is probably your best source for muskets. They offer standard versions, as well as "defarbed" versions, where non-period markings have been removed or replaced and the stock has been refinished using period correct materials. They can also supply a full line of replacement parts for your reproduction musket.

C & D Jarnagin Co.
Offering a full line of mid-grade uniforms, and quality leather goods. These uniforms are somewhat more authentic than standard sutler row gear, but more affordable than Daley &c.

The Blockade Runner
The uniforms are not high quality, but they offer a number of interesting accessories. They have probably the best selection of buttons and buckles on the market. Service is generally quite good.

Fall Creek Suttlery
A one stop shop for cheaper uniforms and equipment. A good place to get books and odds and ends. The patterns and materials of their products are generally not period correct, however they are well made (here in the US) by modern standards and will last a long time.