"Revolutionary War Uniforms" Topic

"On June 17, 1775, a New England colonial army was defending Bunker Hill and adjoining Breed's Hill against an attacking British force seeking to break the Americans siege of Boston. The New England ranks were augmented by small companies of men from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Virginian contingent was clearly distinguishable dressed in ash colored hunting shirts, leggings and round hats in marked contrast to the uniforms of their comrades.The newly appointed Commander in Chief, General George Washington arrived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2 weeks after the Bunker Hill battle wearing the traditional officer's garb of the Virginia militia markedly similar to the cut worn by his British counterparts…"

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Armand

A good starting point for reference material. Thanks for posting.

A votre service mon ami…

Armand

A few rough notes. Perhaps a little misleading.

I must say, I'd have been surprised to see the three-cornered hat being worn in the 1670s, but no matter.

I don't believe, however, that the pistol (very innaccurate)… "was worn by officers and cavalry men…as much a part of the uniform as the jacket."

It was surprising, too, to read that dragoons wore a tall hat "often referred to as a shako."

I was also interested to learn tha the tassled 'Hessian boot' was standard issue in the regiments of the German states but that they wore uniforms made of fabric akin to burlap- or as we across the Atlantic might say, sacking. (Hence the term 'hessian'…. of course! dumkopf <slaps head>)