HM 60th Foot Presents: Dressing the Redcoat

A short video on dressing and equipping the British Redcoat during the French and Indian War by the 60th Regiment of Foot Living History Group. We are part of New France Old England (www.nfoe.org.uk).
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[@Albukhshi]

@ 9:44 For those curious: an officer from the 60th actually weighed the equipment of one of his soldiers back in the early 1760's--when they basically wore this type of uniform. The whole load out--what you see here plus a couple of stuff specific to marching, came out to ~64 pounds (so about 29 kg). The entire "battle order" came out to ~37 pounds (~17 kg), if memory serves.

[@MyelinProductions]

Great! Very useful information and history. Well done. Thank You.

[@user-ls8ks7kv8c]

Thank you for these very informative videos!

[@henribouquet6085]

It's a pleasure, more should follow soon.

[@henribouquet6085]

The music is 'Paddy on the Handcar', thanks for the comments chaps, more to follow soon.

[@Albukhshi]

@john Mullholand It was one of several cartridge box designs from the period, in use by the British Army (IIRC these weren't standardized till after the war). The large flap served mostly as a form of protection against the elements; other designs had shorter flaps, but will often come with a second flap under it, for added protection (mine is like that). This style was in fact one of the most common in the period before the war--you see it in illustrations from the War of Austrian Succession, for example (1740-1748). It's not that hard to access, since the leather is softer than in other models (later models--like mine, are stiffed, but since they're shorter, they're not a challenge)

[@normanmccoy7004]

Very helpful video. I am painting some 60th foot miniatures and this video was perfect. Thanks

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[@terrywaylon8521]

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[@TheGreat-Edits]

Cool

[@andrzejswiatkowski995]

What a music at the beginning ?

[@MeadowBear99]

Hello, there. I attempted to send an email to you but it did not send, so perhaps the email is not right even though I got it from your site?

[@theBaron0530]

Was the canteen worn on the right hip, as he has done, or on the left hip, above the haversack?

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

‘Hi, Ammunition mules and Gunga Din, 😂

[@Whyareyoureadingthisyoucreep]

Did the British issue sleeved waistcoats, like the French?

[@gijoe508]

Did you make the waistcoats and Regimental coats? What is a good source for patterns or a business that makes such things?

[@henribouquet6085]

Hi, sorry for the delay in replying. The kit is mostly home made, suppliers will depend on where you are in the world but the Henry Krank patterns are a good place to start.

[@gijoe508]

I joined a group that does 1st bn of the 60th, I live about 30 minute drive from the Bushy Run Battlefield in Pennsylvania. Ended up having CD Jarnigan make my regimentals. Just did my first event this past weekend. Love your videos.

[@thetroodon9482]

I’m curious about the braces? I didn’t think they existed at the time as the tightness of the fit of the breeches hold it up?

[@henribouquet6085]

They certainly existed in the period although they were rare as you suggest. In this case I’m afraid they might be a slight anachronisms necessitated by my comrades weight loss.

[@senorpeniscoladas]

Hello, where did you find the image that you use in the beginning of this video that shows the 60th grenadier in a cloth mitre cap? I getting one constructed and need a good image of one. Thanks!

[@theBaron0530]

It looks like an illustration by the Funckens, but I don't know which of their books it might be in. It's not in "Soldiers" Uniforms and Arms in Detail, 1700-1780" ("L'uniform et les armes des soldats en detaille, 1700-1780") or "Soldiers' Uniforms and Arms of All Eras" (Les costumes et les armes des soldats du tous les temps").

[@andrewmccloud8581]

Search: American soldiers French and Indian war. I saw it there.

[@ColonialBoi]

I was wondering if there is a good place where I can buy this clothing? I am considering to start reenacting and I am just hoping for some pointers.

[@gijoe508]

CD Jarnigans can make it if you get the madder red wool from Roy Najecki who imports it

[@skooter2767k]

That’s not a Long Land Bess

[@henribouquet6085]

Well spotted. Can you spot what pattern it is?

[@skooter2767k]

@@henribouquet6085 shortly land. If I had a guess Pedersoli or Miruku. I’m not a reenactor but I’m a builder and competitive shooter. Great vids

[@henribouquet6085]

@@skooter2767k close but no cigar, it’s actually a replica of a naval pattern used in the 1860s. It’s not strictly accurate but given that troops in America had a tendency to cut their muskets short for working in the woods plus the difficulty acquiring decent, reliable LLPs we’ve stretched the rules a bit. I’m not sure of the manufacturer as it’s not mine but I’m fairly certain it’s custom built and shoots beautifully, far better than the Indian made replicas out there. Well spotted, glad you like the videos.