The
following photos show three soldiers in the Rifle Unit of Captain
Selin's Independent Company of Foot. Although there are minor
differences and individual preferences in the way each are dressed,
you will note the overall uniformity between them. In a new recruit's
probationary period, he is expected to achieve this look within
the first year.
You will note the harmony of tonalities and lack of stark contrasts:
that is the look of our riflemen.
Many times we are called upon to perform excursions into hostile
territory and as common sense would let one see, a flambouyant
or starkly contrasting or bright form of dress would be detrimental
to the mission and the security of the group as a whole.
Since pictures are worth a thousand words we will let these speak
for themselves. If a member has a particular question, please
Write to us
Please note that in many events some of our non-regular members
choose to take part and go on the field with us. You too, must
try to comply with our dress code for these events or you "will
be told" what is not to be taken on the field with you. Alternately,
if you wish, we could just release you to the Indian Department.
They should make quick use of you in the evenings, on a fine fire
stake!
Brian
wears a round hat with the left side flipped up, typically called
a rifleman hat. These style hats were also recommended by Marquis
de Lafayette to George Washington for the Continental Army in
the clothing purchases of 1778-79. Also tied around his head is
a silk neckcloth. He wears a pullover box-style rifle shirt. At
his left side hangs his haversak and on his right is his pouch
and horn; to the front left is his longknife in his leather belt.
He wears breeches and long leggings of deer skin w/ leather garters
below the knees. On his feet are leather "shoe packs".
Steve wears
a round hat on his head with the back brim flipped up. He wears
his silk neckcloth aound his neck, the standard pullover box-style rifle
shirt. At
his left side is his haversak, canteen, and small hatchet. On
his right side is his pouch and horn. He wears a woven sash of
muted colors about his waist and his longknife rides on the front
left in his sash. He wears breeches and long buttoned canvas /
linen gators as leggings. On his feet are 18th C style military
shoes with lace ties.
Joe wears
a round style hat flipped up in the back, the pullover box-style rifle
shirt, his
haversak hangs to his left and his pouch and horn to his right.
He wears his leather belt around his waist. * note the waist belt
actually goes over the straps on the haversak to secure it while
running. He wears breeches and long dull green wool leggings which
are made in the gator style ( buttoning up the sides) On his feet
he wears centerseam moccasins.