Congress raised a first Canadian regiment in November, 1775, followed by a second in January 1776.
These were "additional Continental" regiments, and not assigned to any state. The 2nd bwecame known as "Congress' Own Regiment", or by the name of its commander, "Hazen's Regiment".
The uniform specified was brown coats with white facings.
The regiment included a Light company as early as 1776.
The Light Company (not shown but depicted in Mollo's Uniforms of the American Revolution" ) wore caps with "COR" for "Congress' Own Regiment", and the motto "Pro Artes et Focis".
The regiment was said to have maintained excellent discipline throughout the war. It particularly distinguished itself at Brandywine, where it stood against Howe's attack on the flank of the Continental army.
The nickname was unofficial, and indeed, Congress and General Washington sought to suppress it, feeling such designations were a feature of Monarchial armies and not suitable for a revolutionary army.
A determined looking regiment! Very nicely done, they look really good.
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