Independent
Companies of Marines (1750's)
|
Clothing
|
| Hat
- |
choice of tri-corn or bonnet |
 |
| 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
|
 |
|
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 |