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For those interested in joining,
or those interested in the uniform and equipment of the regiment, when
thinking of these items, it helps to think of each one as you would get
dressed into your full kit. You would start as follows:
Small clothes: Shirt, breeches, (overalls if wearing shoes) waistcoat and socks. Most items can be purchased from Townsend, Tidy's or Great Northern Trade (GNT). The shirt can be cotton or linen. Although linen is more appropriate, cotton is acceptable. Breeches and waistcoat can be made of white linen or wool or possibly unbleached cotton duck. We recommend linen. Socks can be cotton, or wool but must be over the knee.
Hunting Frock: Heavy natural linen. Pull over or wrap around. We recommend pull over. Townsend, Tidy's or G.N.T.
Footwear: Boots are to be worn with breeches if you are mounted. Boots can be purchased from a number of suttlers, we recommend NORTHWEST TRADERS. Shoes are to be worn with overalls if you are dismounted. Some dismounted wear the boots and breeches. Shoes can be purchased from a number of sutlers, we recommend Roy and Deb Najecki. Boot wearers should call the unit commander. Boot tops are to be added to English riding boots if mounted. Period boot style are available.
Headgear: Our regiment wears a leather dragoon helmet which can be purchased from the Continental Armorer. We are also working on brass helmets which must have your input and assistance to finish. The parts are available, but numerous hours of work is needed to complete each. You must have one year of service to aquire a brass helmet.
Regimental Coat: The pattern for the coat is available from the B.A.R. patternmaster or from the Continental Armorer. The coat can be made by any knowledgeable tailor or seamstress with a little help. We have a few people who will make coats, material can be purchased separately, contact the commander.
Accoutrements: Cartridge Box, Double (or Single) Frogg, Carbine Sling, Bayonet Scabbard and neckstock can all be purchased from some sutlers and the Continental Armorer.
Sword and Scabbard: A reproduction sword and scabbard can be bought from G. Gedney Godwin. Other swords are available including originals. Contact Continental Armorer.
Musket: Muskets are available through most sutlers but the best buy is through the Continental Armorer. Mounted troopers use a carbine made by cutting down a Brown Bess or a Charleville. Dismounted Troopers should use a full length musket. Charleville is preferred but a Bess is acceptable.
Miscellaneous: Cups, bowls, plates, and other eating utensils, musket tool and haversack are available through most sutlers. Tents and bedrolls are available through Tentsmiths.
Horse: Contrary to the belief of some, a horse is optional. As with the original 2d Dragoons, many troopers were dismounted. If you choose to be a mounted trooper, a suitable horse can be used. The horse must be well trained and made accustomed to gun fire, load noises and crowds and other situations in a camp and battlefield surrounding. The commander will have final say over your ability to use a horse at an event..
Horse equipment: We recommend a plain skirted black
or brown English saddle in place of an original (too hard to get).
The bridle should be plain, in black or brown, and should be comfortable
for the horse. The bit should also be plain and fit the horse well.
A dark colored blanket should be used under the saddle. Pistol holsters,
saddle bags and other tack can be obtained through the Continental Armorer.
Patterns are available. The equipment we use for horses should be
based first on the comfort and fit of the horse, second, for
the authentic representation. We are currently working on reproducing
many horse related items.
Note... The Continental Armorer
is Bob Allegretto, Commander of the regiment.
Materials and equipment are made as time permits and as regimental members,
or customers provide a cash insentive toward the final cost.
Note... Most re-enactors will upgrade items as time and money permits.
We encourage constant research toward making our portrayal as authentic
as possible.