Second Year:
Uniform and Equipment
"they (Light Infantry) are cloathed and accoutred as light as possible."
R. Townshend
Our uniform and accoutrements are based on this description by Capt. John Knox:
"the sleeves of the coat are put on the waistcoat, and instead of coat-sleeves, he has two wings like the grenadiers, but fuller; and a round slope reaching about half-way down his arm; which makes his coat of no incumbrance to him, but can be split off with pleasure; he has no lace, but lapels remain; besides the usual pockets, he has two, not quite so high as his breast, made of leather, for ball and flints; and a flap of red cloth on the inside, which secures the ball from rolling out, if he should fall.
‘His knapsack is carried very high between his shoulders, as the Indians carry their pack. His cartouch-box hangs under his arm on the left side, slung with a leathern strap; and his horn under the other arm on the right, hanging by a narrower web than used by his knapsack; his canteen down his back, under his knapsack, and covered with cloth; he has a rough case for his tomahock, with a button; and it hangs in a leathern sling down his side, like a hanger, between his coat and waistcoat. No bayonet; his leggings have leathern straps under his shoes, like spatterdashes; his hat is made into a cap, with a flap and button, and with as much black cloth added as will come under his chin, and keep him warm, when he lies down; it hooks in the front, and is made like the old velvet caps in England."
Each soldier has two years to complete the kit. If you are interested in joining, please contact us before purchasing any gear. We have strict requirements and standards.
First Year:
Stockings, white, natural, or gray wool
Breeches, unbleached linen or red wool
Shirt, white linen or checked white and blue/black
Black Neckstock
Sleeved and cuffed regimental waistcoat
Belt and frog of buff leather, with bayonet and hatchet
Cartridge box, waist
Land pattern musket or light infantry carbine
Second Year:
Breeches, both red wool and linen
Shirt, both white linen and checked white and blue/black
Sleeveless regimental coat
Bedroll-white blanket, tumpline, haversack, and wallet
Canteen, covered with green wool
Powder horn
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