The body of the coat is lined with linen. The turnbacks were lined (usually in wool) with either The coat was one color and the facings, lapels,Īnd cuffs were another. Lapels are also functional with button holes carefully tailored toīutton into the cape (Collar). The number of buttons you need on the front. Reaches nearly to the knee and has back split and side vents. InĪmerica they were issued to both patriot and loyalist units. Coats of this type were the standard for armies the world over. Special Note: Military Garments Are ConstructedĬolor pictures of the wool we carry please follow this link.įrom Brigade of the American Revolution patterns and other We Will Keep It On File.īuttons Are Included In The garment Price But Are Not Attached Bear in mind that this composite can be modified to portray a worn out Continental with nothing left or a Militiaman with more uniform and equipment than he can keep up with.Īlong With Your First Order. He could have either the Half gaitors or wool leggings. In cold weather, he would wear the Regimental coat over everything and add mittens. A tin cup and perhaps a pot would be fastened to his gear somewhere. He might have a knapsack of either pattern and within this, in addition to his blanket, extra shirt, stockings, and sundries, might be a Regimental Coat. He would have a Knapsack slung high, as well as a tin or wooden canteen. He would be equipped with a Musket, have a Cartridge Box, Sling, or Belly Box on a belt, have a Bayonet and an axe on a baldric suspension. Just to picture an average American Infantryman in the mid to late war he would probably have a Jacket, Rifleman’s shirt or Work Smock, Waistcoat, Shirt, Overalls, Shoes and Snap Brim or Cocked hat. Work coat, frock, linen frock, wool, cotton, overcoat Trousers, overall, gaiter bottom trousers, shirt, short coat, seaman's coat, 1770, 1780, Uniforms, regimental, waist coats, britches, knee britches,
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