Continental units raised in Connecticut were to have white facings on their collars, cuffs and lapels. Although they should have had wghite vests and breeches also, such were eveidently in short supply, so the unit has adopted brown instead.  Connecticut’s quota for the 1777 Continental infantry was 8 regiments (battalions).  Connecticut regiments were noted as … Connecticut Continentals verder lezen →

Some artillery for the Patriot side now – a 6 lber and a 3 lber cannon with crew.  These well dressed fellows wear pretty much the regulation uniform for Continental artillery, set forth in October, 1779. How many men actually wore it may be debatable! These are once again Perry figures.  The Continental army was … Continental Artillery – regulation uniform verder lezen →