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Fort Necessity National Battlefield - Where three worlds collide

French

Independent Companies of Marines (1750's)

Clothing

Hat - choice of tri-corn or bonnet Example of French Marine
Shirt - white
Coat - white wool coat with blue facings
Vest - blue wool
Breeches - blue wool or substitute with breech clout
Gaiters - white canvas or Indian style leggings
Shoes - buckled or tied shoes or moccasins

Equipment

Cartridge Box - waist or shoulder pouch (box)
Canteen - REQUIRED- any mid century design accepted
Belt - frog with bayonet and scabbard
Swords - not required
Powder horn - optional, no powder in horns while on site

French Militia

Clothing

Example of French Militia
Hat -
tuque, headscarf (solid colors) or civilian style hat
Shirt -
long civilian over shirt usually linen
Vestee -
civilian style or gilet
Breeches -
civilian or breech clout
Gaiters -
Indian style leggings
Shoes -
common civilian or moccasins

Equipment

Cartridge Box -
Military box or civilian bag
Powder horn -
optional - no powder in horns while on site
Canteens -
REQUIRED- any mid century design accepted



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

National Road Heritage Corridor