"British Army Surgeons" Topic

I am about to embark on painting some British Army surgeons for the Peninsular in 1812. I have lots of information but I am trying to track down the detail on the wearing of epaulettes. I have come across a line that says that epaulettes were discontinued for medical officers from 1808 to 1813. All the illustrations I have found show officers outside this period i.e. with epaulettes. Can anyone illuminate me on this point or suggest a source?

Up until 1810 end sometimes up to 1812, only one epaulet was worn by surgeons.

As of 10 May 1813, Regimental Surgeons were the equivalent of Captains and wore two epaulets, Assistant Surgeons were the equivalent of Lieutenants wearing one epaulet on the right shoulder. They adopted most the regimental details such as cuffs and collars but single buttoned tunics.

The period from 1810 until May 1813 seems to be a transition period.

There is about two pages of information on Surgeons uniform for Regimental and Ordnance Department Surgeons in Chartrand's "A Scarlet Coat" pps 188-190.

A plate of an Assistant Surgeon 1815 is contained in Wellington's Specialists troops MAA 204 H3.

Duke, thanks for this. Just what I needed.

Sorry I didn't posted this earlier as I've been away treking and exploring.

Paul :)