1812 Bicentennial Art Contest
British Soldiers Reference Images
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British officer on left.
British militia on right. |
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The British soldier's uniform consisted of a
red coat with white straps and gold trim, lined in white. Buttons and
buckles were brass. There was a white braid trim on jacket front and
cuffs.
Grey overalls were worn over pants and leggings.
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![]() Detail of white braid and brass buttons on coat front and cuffs.
Knee high leggings were of heavy gray cloth with pewter or brass
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The knapsack was made of duck cloth painted white and was approximately 13" x 21" x 3-1/2" thick. A blanket roll was sometimes carried under the flap.
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British soldier's cartridge box was black leather with a white strap with brass buckles. It was approximately 11" x 11" x 2-1/2" thick. |
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