The following are sutlers we endorse for authentic Civil War uniforms and equipment suitable for purchase by Stonewall Brigade members.
General Sutlers
These vendors carry goods from some of the better makers of reproduction uniforms and accouterments, many of those found below in our specific equipment suppliers list.
S & S Sutler
One of the best general sutlers for authentic gear.
Sutler of Fort Scott
Variety of personal items beyond typical haversack stuffers.
Carter and Jasper Mercantile
Civilian clothing, knit goods, household items, groceries, and period food containers.
Regimental Quartermaster
A mainstream sutler, so use caution, but their Campaigner Gear selection is a good place to purchase quality gear from some of the makers we recommend, such as Waumbaugh, White & Co. and Family Heirloom Weavers.
N.J. Sekela**No Longer Endorsed**
On the basis of multiple reports from our members of unfulfilled orders, lack of communication, and questionable business practices, we regret that the Stonewall Brigade can no longer endorse Sekela as a recommended sutler.
The Depot
A new sutler largely selling items produced by N.J. Sekela. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
Clothing
Wambaugh, White, & Company
Offer several different Confederate uniforms, as well as kits, fabric, and supplies.
Richmond Depot
Offers several different Confederate uniforms. Very high reputation for quality.
B & B Tart
Offer several different Confederate uniforms, as well as kits, fabric, and supplies. They also sell blanks – fully assembled jackets that just require the hand stitching (buttons, buttonholes, etc…) to keep costs lower.
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ACW Kits
Garment kits by B & B Tart.
C.J. Daley
Excellent pieces, but selection is limited and orders can take awhile to be filled.
W. Hutzell & Co.
Limited runs of uniforms, knapsacks, and other items via Facebook.
South Union Mills
Civilian clothing, knit goods, and fabrics.
County Cloth Inc.
Kits, patterns, fabric, and completed uniforms.
The Civil War Tailor
Specializes in Confederate officers’ uniforms and civilian clothing, but also offers custom uniforms, fabric, and buttons.
Beauregard’s Tailor
Authentically constructed Confederate and civilian clothing items based on surviving originals, period photographs, or first person descriptions of 19th century clothing.
K. Windahl & Co.
Although primarily specializing in Federal uniforms, they are also an excellent option for custom orders.
Tartex Textiles
Fabric by B & B Tart.
Heirloom Weavers
Fabric.
Kochan & Phillips Historical Textiles
High quality British fabric.
Button Baron
In addition to an astonishing selection of buttons, also offers tinware, buckles, personal items, stationary, and other items.
Needle and Thread
Fabric and sewingnotions.
Hats and Caps
Kepis by Starbuck
High quality kepis.
Goober Grabber Headwear
Custom kepis, forage caps, and slouch hats.
Dirty Billy
Kepis and large variety of different slouch hats.
Clearwater Hats
Variety of slouch hats.
TheRichmondDepot
Offers several kepis.
Russel OsmianskiCaps and Kepis
Kepis and forage caps made to order.
Shoes and Boots
Missouri Boot & Shoe
High quality custom footwear in a wide variety of styles, including recreations of the “Putnam” shoe issued by the Richmond Clothing Bureau.
South Union Mills
Offers several civilian shoes and Jefferson style brogans.
Accoutrements
L.D. Haning & Co.
Also manufactures excellent knapsacks.
Corson Leather Goods
Glenn Courson, a member of the 33rd Virginia, makes excellent belts and other leather goods.
W. Hutzell & Co.
Makes excellent leather goods, haversacks, and knapsacks.
C. A. Davisson Leather Works
Cary Davisson’s excellent and wide-ranging selection of leather accouterments, slings, belts, and suspenders. A great choice if you are looking for a specific manufacturer or style that you can’t find elsewhere.
Merrick’s Custom Leather
Makes custom leather goods, including Civil War items. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
Dell’s Leatherworks
Belts, slings, straps, and officer equipment.
ACW Kits
Provides do-it-yourself kits from B&B Tart for cartridge boxes, cap boxes, and bayonet scabbards. A great option if you’re handy with leatherwork and want to save some money.
Sitting Fox Leather
Provides do-it-yourself kits, buckles, tools, and supplies from Cary Davisson for belts, slings, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, and bayonet scabbards. A great option if you’re handy with leatherwork and want to save some money.
South Union Mills
Carries leather belts, canteen straps, and slings from Cary Davisson.
Parsley’s Brass
Excellent belt buckles.
Hanover Brass Foundry
Manufactures a wide variety of buckles.
Canteens, Cups & Boilers
Otter Creek Tinware
Cups, boilers, dippers, canteens, lanterns, and other tinware.
South Union Mills
Offers a variety of tinware.
R. Eckert Tinware
Custom tin fabrication using period tools and techniques.
Dixie Tinworks
Period tin cans.
Knapsacks and Haversacks
L.D. Haning & Co.
Sells Confederate “Kibbler” single bag knapsacks and Confederate hardpacks.
Missouri Boot & Shoe
Sells excellent Confederate single bag and S. Issac Campbell & Co. imported British knapsacks.
Muskets, Bayonets, and Ammunition
Watts Defarbs
Excellent defrabing services by Todd Watts, formerly affiliated with Blockade Runner.
Comer’s Gunworks
High quality defarbing services and repairs.
Agents Campbell and Pelican’s Military Goods
Sells original and quality reproduction firearms. Their inventory is constantly in flux, so you may need to check their stock frequently to find what you want.
Blockade Runner
A mainstream sutler, butsells Armisport reproductions of the 1842 smoothbore musket and Enfield and Springfield (including Richmond Arsenal copy) rifled muskets.
Lodgewood Manufacturing
Sells Armisport reproductions of the 1842 smoothbore musket and Enfield, Springfield (including Richmond Arsenal copy), and Lorenz rifled muskets. Also offers defrabing services.
Taylor’s and Company
Sells Chiappa and Pedersoli reproductions of the 1842 smoothbore musket and Enfield, Springfield (including Richmond Arsenal copy).
S & S Firearms
Armisport reproductions of the 1842 smoothbore musket and Enfield and Springfield (including Richmond Arsenal copy) rifled muskets, as well as a wide array of replacement parts, original lockplates, and shooting accessories.
18th Century Arms
Authentic reproductions of original Confederate Bowie knives.
Whitacre’s Machine Shop
Quality musket barrels and repairs. Located in Winchester, VA.
Back Creek Gun Shop
Sells bulk black powder andpercussion caps. Located in Winchester, VA.
Jefferson Arsenal
Pre-rolled cartridges (no powder), cartridge kits, andimitation cartridges for living history displays.
The Tube Factory
Pre-rolled cartridges (no powder) and arsenal packs.
Gimcrack and Bunkum
Pre-rolled cartridges (no powder), reproduction bullets, and arsenal pack labels.
Authentic Paper Cartridges
Pre-rolled cartridges (no powder) and reproduction bullets including British Enfield and Williams cleaner rounds.
Tents, Shelter Halves, and Blankets
South Union Mills
Coverlets, blankets, and rubber ponchos.
L.D. Haning & Co.
Sells an excellent Confederate oil cloth, as well as a Federal painted blanket.
Wambaugh,White, & Co.
Shelter halves and kits to make your own. Also sells a Federal issue blanket and jean cloth blankets made by Family Heirloom Weavers.
Other Items
Sullivan Press
Paper items and books.
South Union Mills
Personal items, books, and newspapers.
Creative co*ckades
Wide variety of patriotic co*ckades, particularly for early war impressions.
RoweClan Haversack
Stationary. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
Historic EyeWear Company
Glasses.
Preservation Parcels
A small selection of authentic personal items, but proceeds go towards historical preservation.
Watkins and Sons
High quality ammunition crates, field furniture, and other wooden items.
Wyatt Enterprises
Personal items, civilian clothing, and goods in period packaging for reasonable prices. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
Jenkins and Company
Provides a selection of personal items and goods in period packaging. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
IWP Fabrications
Custom uniform insignia and flags. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
DuPage Military Flag Co.
Museum quality reproductions of military flags andcolors, as well asflag accoutrements such as lances and pikes, finials, cords and tassels, and flag belts. Please note, the Stonewall Brigade Staff does not have personal experience with this vendor. If you have experience with them, please let us know.
