National Park Service
Fort Necessity National Battlefield - Where three worlds collide

British

Virginia Regiment - mid 18th century - (less is more)

Clothing

Hats -
are optional -either tri-corns or period civilian (flop hats); headscarf in solid colors, any color but usually black. Example of Virginia Regiment
Shirts -
common civilian shirt or over shirt, can be checked
Waistcoat -
optional - civilian
Coats -
optional -common civilian
Breeches -
common civilian or sailor; no kilts or trousers
Socks -
common civilian, striped or plain
Gaiters -
optional - not an issued item
Shoes -
common civilian; buckled or tied

Equipment

Cartridge box -
strap or belly box of mid-century design
Powder horn -
optional; no powder permitted in horns on site
Canteens -
REQUIRED - all mid-century designs accepted
Bayonets -
optional - and must have sheath

South Carolina Independent Company - (well supplied in 1754 campaign)

Clothing -

Hat -
tri corn with white or silver lace Example of South Carolina Regular
Shirt -
white - military issue
Neck stock -
white cravat
Coat -
Red wool coat with green facings, pewter buttons
Waistcoat -
red wool
Breeches -
red wool
Gaiters-
campaign style issued - a brown or khaki canvas
Shoes-
buckled or tied

Equipment -

Cartridge box -
shoulder box
Belt -
a double frog for bayonet and hanger (42 or 51 pattern) w/ sheaths
Canteens -
REQUIRED -tin preferred but will accept other correct time period styles
Haversack & packs -
optional

"Where Three Worlds Collide
- 250th Anniversary Commemoration"
is co-sponsored by the

National Road Heritage Corridor