When we think of Continental infantry, this unit is probably what comes to mind.
Dark Blue coats with Buff facings (cuffs, collars, and lapels), buff vests and trousers.
The regulations for the new Continental uniforms of October 1779 specified Buff facings for the Continental regiments raised in New York and New Jersey.
The population of New Jersey was relatively small at the time of the Revolution, and thus their quota was set at only 4 Regiments (Battalions, really).
Continental regiments raised in New York and New Jersey were to have buff facings. In reality, they pretty much wore whatever uniforms they could get a hold of, but I am going to depict them more or less as per the regulations.
That's exactly what I think of as Continentals and they look splendid!
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Very nice
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely uniform this and the red facings Continentals are always what comes to mind when Continental infantry are mentioned. Lovely work, another super regiment for your project.
ReplyDeleteAn iconic look, as you say Peter.
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