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