Sources of Revolutionary War Uniform Accoutrements
The typical uniform worn by many Color Guards can be enhanced by adding various
accouterments. We can add black half gaiters. They eliminate
the need for period shoes, or the addition of shoe buckles. The half-gaiters
add a military appearance versus the civilian style the plain shoes provide.
We can close the neck of the coat, as it was worn by soldiers during the Revolution,
and then eliminated the oversized epaulets. We can add a black cartridge
box and a bayonet with white shoulder belts. To finish off the uniform
additions we can replace the civilian style tricorn hat with the larger military tricon.
There are many other things available to add more detail to your overall look.
You should write for a catalog before ordering any item to make sure that you have a
printed description and can later check that what you got is what you wanted and what you
ordered.
NOTE: Polyester uniforms are very popular and are less expensive
than uniforms made of linen or wool. However, they are very hot in warm
weather, and you cannot safely fire muskets when wearing a polyester uniform.
The danger of flash fire to the wearer is great enough that the National Park Service
personnel who will conduct a safety inspection prior to any firing in a National
Park will not allow anyone wearing a polyester uniform to shoot using a firelock
weapon. This peril does not exist if your color guard does not fire muskets.
The following list will open a new browser window showing various suppliers of Colonial
uniforms, reenactors clothing, muskets, hats, and other items. This list
may change from time to time due to Compatriots or individuals reporting company
closures or new companies that are available. Companies listed here are
not being endorsed by the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
It is primarily a convenience list of possible sources.
F. Accouterments
G. Muskets and Rifles
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