Kit page.

This page is where you will find out what kit and uniform we wear and who supplies it.

 

Description.

Supplier

 

Uniform. Depends on whether you are placed

as a light Dragoon or Hussar. For both you will

require the blue doleman with white facings and

lace, the white breches or coveralls, hussar

boots, sabre and sabretache belts, cartridge box /

carbine sling, valise, sheep skin and cloak cover.

For the Hussars you will require in addition to the

above: a Pelisse (Blue with white facings and lace),

a Busby with sky blue bag , cords, chin scales

and plume, and the shabraque. For the Dragoon

you will need the the "tarleton" helmet .

These are all researched by

and purchased from ;

Us,

 
       

The horse furniture is all required for both Dragoons and

Hussars. It consists of halter, bridle, military bit, leash,

double reins, breast plate, sursingle, stirups,stirup

leathers, girths, military saddle, set of kit straps

and crupper. These are all supplied in tan leather.

Also available is the carbine bucket for those who

wish to purchase it.

These are available from :

Solent Saddelry,

Botley mills,

Botley, Hants.

       
  Weapons you will need are as follows.

To start you will require a British light cavalry pattern

sabre. This is followed by the light cavalry flintlock

carbine and finaly by a cavalry pattern flintlock pistol.

Ask on joining.  
       
  Other pieces of equipment that you'll need are also

available . These include water bottles, forage bags,

barrel saches, military blankets, waist coats, stable dress

and forage caps.

Also available through

(see above).

 
       
  For anybody intending to join the unit it is imperative

that you only purchase your uniform through these

sources as it insures that there is no difference in

colour or style of the kit.