""Russian Drill Jackets" in the AWI" Topic

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Militia Pete	13 Apr 2025 7:46 a.m. PST
Currently I am slogging through Cornwallis's papers (Sept 1780) and have come across a letter from a Provincial Storekeeper. He mentions they have 60 French muskets (which were instructed not to be given to militia) and "Russian Drill Jackets" in a hogshead. What is a "Russian Drill Jacket"?
RittervonBek	13 Apr 2025 7:52 a.m. PST
link This might clarify matters.
Militia Pete	13 Apr 2025 8:19 a.m. PST
Ah, interesting. I will keep looking if these every got issued.
79thPA	13 Apr 2025 2:31 p.m. PST
I didn't know that.
Major Bloodnok	14 Apr 2025 6:14 a.m. PST
Russian drill or drilling is a fabric made of twilled hemp used for clothing, civilian and military. Trousers, breeches, jackets.
John the OFM	14 Apr 2025 6:35 p.m. PST
It seems to only mention the fabric. Not the cut or color. 🤷
42flanker	15 Apr 2025 1:22 a.m. PST
'Russia Drill' produced in a natural off-white colour could also be bleached white.

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