Outfit Requirements

Les Compagnies franches de la Marine du Contrecoeur

Marines, Camp Followers and General Guidelines

(This page is a work in progress)

 

French Marine

White Justacorp

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Blue Waistcoat

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Campaign Shirt
Blue Breeches

and Gaiters

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Black Tricorn hat with gold trim and a Cravat
Period footwear or inconspicuous black shoes
Frog & Belt  
Marine belly box  
Bayonet  
Musket, Charleville or Brown Bess.  Muskets not of these styles must be approved by Commanding Officer

 

 

 

 

Camp Follower

 

Chemise (sleeves must be below the elbow).

  Ankle length petticoat of natural fiber.

Period footwear or inconspicuous shoes.

Period bonnet (no mop caps).

French Bodice.

*Any accepted period clothing as documented in historical references.

 

 

General Guidelines

  • No wristwatches

  • Minimal rings/jewelry; all should be period acceptable

  • Ear piercing is acceptable (within reason)

  • Tattoos: if not period, they should not be visible

  • Children attire: period acceptable clothing as documented in historical references

  • All members are required to stay in period dress during the duration of an event, as it pertains to the unit, including after hours.

 


 

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