We promised a post about gaiters, and so we deliver! 3 pairs might seem excessive, and it certainly produced a lot of work with 20-24 buttons and button holes per leg, but having the options was to both spread the wear and prepare a soldat for the whole year. This winter pair would have seen … Continue reading Uniform – Gaiters!
Le bonnet de police en forme de Pokalem (fatigue cap in the shape of a “pokalem”)
As we begin eagerly ticking down the days towards our first event, and work continues on a whole menagerie of this impression, we thought we'd also share a little bit about the next item of kit on our list: le bonnet de police en forme de Pokalem (fatigue cap in the shape of a "pokalem"). … Continue reading Le bonnet de police en forme de Pokalem (fatigue cap in the shape of a “pokalem”)
Uniform – Vestes (sleeved waistcoats)
As the first impression of the French Army during the #RevWar in the UK, it is essential to set a high standard for all our kit and equipment. At present our main priority is, of course, uniforms! These are grounded in the Reglementes, consultation with historians and researchers, and produced in partnership with some incredibly … Continue reading Uniform – Vestes (sleeved waistcoats)
Key equipment – gibernes!
Presenting one key item of equipment for warfare in the eighteenth century: our gibernes (cartridge pouch for you Anglo types), supplied by Historical Military Accoutrement Reproductions. Ours conform to the 1767 Reglemente (Warrant) - more on this soon! - and have space for at least 30 cartouches (cartridges) inside and on top of the internal … Continue reading Key equipment – gibernes!
Le Régiment Gatinois 