Gower's Company of the U.S. Regiment of Riflemen
has chosen to portray the summer uniform of the early years of the War of 1812.
The following are the components of this uniform. Other companies may have different recommendations. Check with your unit commander to be sure.
Item |
1st Few Events |
Basic Kit |
Full Kit |
Full Kit Plus |
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White pullover shirt |
White pullover shirt |
White 1812 era shirt
(higher collar, larger cuffs) |
White Linen 1812 era shirt |
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Any Period Trousers |
White Trousers |
Early War: Green Fringed gaiter trousers
Late War: White 1812 cut Trousers |
Early War: Green Fringed gaiter trousers
Late War: White 1812 cut Trousers
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Black Neck Stock |
Black Leather Neck Stock |
Black Leather Neck Stock |
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Buff or White Weskit |
Buff or White 1812 cut Weskit |
Buff or White 1812 cut Weskit |
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Black Shoes
(Not Tennis Shoes) |
Black Leather Period Correct Shoes |
1812 era Leather Shoes |
1812 era Leather Shoes |
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Green Rifleman’s Frock |
Green Linen Rifleman’s Frock |
Summer uniform: Green Linen Rifleman’s Frock
Wlinter uniform: Green wool Riflemen coatee |
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Black Shako |
Black Shako with Cording and Green Plumes |
Early War: Felt Black Shako with cording and green plume
Late War: Leather Black Shako with cording and green plume |
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Green Barracks Cap |
Green Wool Barracks Cap |
Green Wool Barracks Cap |
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1803 Harper’s Ferry Rifle |
1803 Harper’s Ferry Rifle |
Contract Rifle |
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Black Leather Belt |
Black Leather Belt with Brass Buckle
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
Black Leather Belt with Brass Buckle
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
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Green Bullet Bag
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
Green Linen Bullet Bag
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
Green Linen Bullet Bag
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
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Tomahawk or Belt Axe and Black Leather Frog |
Tomahawk or Belt Axe and Black Leather Frog |
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Belt Knife |
Belt Knife |
Belt Knife |
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Black Leather Cartridge Box
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
Black Leather Cartridge Box
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
Black Leather Cartridge Box
(There is currently discussion and research being done on this item. For more information visit the Riflemen Yahoo group.) |
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Leather Patch Pouch |
Leather Patch Pouch |
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Powder Horn |
Powder Horn |
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Wooden Cheese Box Style canteen
(Should be painted black) |
Wooden Cheese Box Style canteen
(Should be painted black) |
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Haversack |
1812 era Haversack
(Should be black) |
1812 era Haversack
(Should be black) |
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Black wool 15 button gaiters for late war impressions |
Black wool 15 button gaiters for late war impressions |
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Lherbette Pattern Knapsack |
