Friday 26 February 2016

The Plattsburgh Campaign; Uniforms



British and Canadian Forces

















American Forces
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Some regulars may have had the same uniform as Scott's Brigade.













Militia

The majority of the 2400 Vermont Militia had no uniforms, but they put sprigs in their hard to identify them. The third figure from the left would be typical. Other common clothing colours; blue, black, green. There were 96 Volunteer Vermont Rifles at the battle, their uniform is above, white with dark green fringe. 



The 7th NY Dragoons, visible above were at the battle. The most likely uniform of the 680 NY militia is the uniform second from the left. There were 20 NY rifles as well, the most common NY Rifles Uniform is third from the right,


1 comment:

  1. I do enjoy your blog have you ever done anything on the River Raisin?

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