OUR PREFERRED SUTLERS OFÂ THE ROW
This list compiles, what we believe, are the top sutlers in their respective category. We prefer that members purchase gear through these sutlers, as we may have worked out discounts and other promotions with them. If purchasing items from other vendors, please ensure historical accuracy of the item. If you have questions, contact your Chain Of Command. Thank you.
PRESENTING "THE BEST" OF SUTLER ROW...
Headgear
· Clear Water Hats Excellent hats, one year return policy (reblocked for free).
· Dirty Billy's Hats One of the long time makers of quality authentic military caps and kepis.
Kepis By Starbucks Exceptional kepis and forage caps. Historically researched and constructed.
Caps and Kepis by Russell Osmianski Mr. Osmianski produces quality products, that have been historically researched.
The Carolina Cap Company Another outstanding source for headgear. Great quality and research.
SA Miles and Company Shane Miles and Kelly Ford are some of the best in the business. 100% top tier items.
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Uniforms
· C & C Sutlery Manufacturer of uniforms, made in the USA. Package deals available. Good lower cost resource for those starting out in the hobby.
· C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions Manufacturer of accurate period clothing (military and civilian). He no longer does custom work, but maintains a large stock of items for purchase.
· N.J. Sekela Excellent uniforms, leather goods, and others. Known for uniforms, but has much more.
· K. Windahl and Co. Historic Reproductions Outstanding manufacturer of historically researched uniforms.
· Richmond Depot Known mostly for quality clothing, they have many other items as well.
· County Cloth/ Chas.R.Childs Maker of fine uniforms, hand sewn, and historically accurate.
· B&B Tart Considered by some to be the definitive example of well-researched and handmade period clothing and uniforms. Custom work takes time - patience will be needed.
· Wambaugh, White & Co. Uniforms and top notch garment kits. They stand by what they sell. Sells period fabrics as well.
· The Civil War Tailor Uniforms and civilian men’s wear of high quality. Great service.
· Army Drawers Historical undergarments, shirts and children’s wear.
Leather Gear and Footwear
· Mattimore Harness Excellent maker of authentic ACW footwear. Also sells footwear for other periods.
· Dell's Leather Works Quality leather goods at a fair price. Dell has a large catalog and specializes in custom orders.
· Dixie Leatherworks An excellent source for top quality leather goods. Many items not available from other sources.
· L. D. Haning and Company Makers of exceptional quality leather gear (some with confederate lead details instead of brass).
· Missouri Boot and Shoe Outstanding cavalry boots, brogans, knapsacks and other accoutrements.
Buttons and Brass
· The Button Baron A great source of period correct buttons, clothing patterns and other items of interest.
· Hanover Brass Foundry An outstanding supplier of belt plates and brass buttons. The website is a little cluttered, so be patient.
· The Louisiana Depot The premier source for Louisiana State Seal buttons.
· Parsley’s Brass A top notch producer of historical reproductions of belt plates, buttons and other items.
Saddles and Tack
· Carrico’s Leatherworks David is an awesome saddler. You won’t be disappointed.
· Glenn Pier Depot Karl Pepper is an outstanding saddler, with 30 years of experience in the trade. Specializing in Confederate saddles and tack.
· Borders States Leatherworks Doug Kidd is a premier saddler, with many credits to his name.
· Muller Lane Farms Hand forged bits, spurs, knives and many other useful items.
Tents and Tent Supplies
· Panther Primitives The traditional source for tents and rendezvous items.
· Tentsmiths Supplier of authentic period tents.
· Blockade Runner General purpose sutler with a good tent selection.
Camp Supplies and Furniture
· Charlies Boatworks Reproduction boxes, crates and furniture.
· A.J. Hamler Resource books and plans for constructing your own boxes, crates and furniture.
· Living History Shop Builder of fine 18th century furniture for camp use.
· Tophat’s Sutlery A sutler specializing in wooden crates, boxes and camp furniture.
· Camps Custom Camping Camp furniture and wooden items for camp use.
· Otter Creek Tinware Authentic style and historically accurate tin ware.
· Hot Dip Tin Historically produced tin ware products.
· Dixie Tin Works Reproduction and original tin ware products of the Civil War era.
· Carl Giordano Ohio based tinsmith, reproducing historical tin ware with techniques from the 18th and 19th century.