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The Confederacy purchased infantry accoutrements through S. Isaac, Campbell & Co. and some other suppliers. The items were usually bought in sets consisting of a waist belt, a pouch belt (cartridge box shoulder sling), a pouch (cartridge box), a ball bag, oil bottle, and frog (for bayonet and scabbard). This invoice for 4500 sets of accoutrements includes the purchase of one sealed pattern accoutrements. The Confederate government acquired a sealed pattern set as an example of the quality of their purchase. S. Issac, Campbell & Co Accoutrements

The state of South Carolina, like Georgia and Louisiana, purchased arms early during the war for troops. At least 2,000 Pattern 1853 rifle muskets are believed to have been acquired prior to mid-1862. South Carolina longarms are clearly marked with the letters SC. South Carolina Pattern 1853 Enfiled Rifle Musket

This invoice demonstrates the types and amounts of cannons, carriages, projectiles, fuses, and other equipment needed for the Confederate artillery’s success on the battlefield. Specialty artillery, such as the Armstrong and Whitworth guns, were imported with their ammunition from England in limited numbers due to their high cost. Armstrong, Britten and Whitworth Projectiles