Virginia
Regiment - mid 18th century - (less is more)
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Clothing
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Hats -
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are optional -either tri-corns or period civilian
(flop hats); headscarf in solid colors, any color but usually black. |
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Shirts -
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common civilian shirt or over shirt, can be checked |
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Waistcoat -
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optional - civilian |
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Coats -
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optional -common civilian |
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Breeches -
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common civilian or sailor; no kilts or trousers |
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Socks -
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common civilian, striped or plain |
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Gaiters -
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optional - not an issued item |
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Shoes -
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common civilian; buckled or tied |
Equipment
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Cartridge box -
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strap or belly box of mid-century design |
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Powder horn -
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optional; no powder permitted
in horns on site |
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Canteens -
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REQUIRED - all mid-century designs accepted |
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Bayonets -
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optional - and must have sheath
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South Carolina Independent Company - (well supplied in 1754
campaign)
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Clothing -
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Hat -
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tri corn with white or silver lace |
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Shirt -
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white - military issue |
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Neck stock -
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white cravat |
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Coat -
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Red wool coat with green facings, pewter buttons |
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Waistcoat -
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red wool |
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Breeches -
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red wool |
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Gaiters-
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campaign style issued - a brown or khaki canvas |
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Shoes-
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buckled or tied |
Equipment -
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Cartridge box -
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shoulder box |
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Belt -
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a double frog for bayonet and hanger (42 or 51 pattern)
w/ sheaths |
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Canteens -
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REQUIRED -tin preferred but will accept other correct
time period styles |
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Haversack & packs -
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optional |