"Uniform of the Delaware Battalion 1776" Topic
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Tango01 | 21 Mar 2020 9:20 p.m. PST |
" What was the uniform worn by the Delaware Battalion in 1776? Traditionally, our view of it is based on the illustration by Charles Lefferts in his book "Uniforms of the American Revolution." A regimental coat faced and lined red, white waistcoat and buck skin breeches with shoes and gaiters. Lastly, a leather cap with the seal of the Colony of Delaware and the words "Delaware Regiment" crown the uniform. Later, the Company of Military Historians issued a uniform plate based on his work. This has been our traditional view and one that is time honoured. But is it correct? What documentation do we have? …" Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Brechtel198 | 22 Mar 2020 4:42 a.m. PST |
An excellent reference for the Delaware Regiment is The Delaware Continentals by Christopher Ward. There is an official Delaware State painting of the Regiment by Stanley Arthurs contained in his book The American Historical Scene, pages 46-47. Lastly, on page 78, with the plate of the regiment, of Military Uniforms in America Volume I: The Era of the American Revolution edited by John Elting is a colored plate of the regiment wearing the light infantry cap. When the regiment was reformed and recruited up to strength in early 1777 after the original enlistments expired and the regimental commander, Col John Haslet, was killed in action at Princeton, it contained 8 companies, with a 9th light infantry company added in May 1778. It was commanded by Captain John Patten and the troops wore both cocked hats and the original Delaware caps, according to inspection reports. This information can be found on page 80, with a facing uniform plate, in the same volume of Military Uniforms in America. |
Tango01 | 22 Mar 2020 3:34 p.m. PST |
Thanks Kevin!. Amicalement Armand
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