Research is the first step to our great period impression!

Here we have collected together some of the research that informs our choices

Waist belt plate - 43rd

This is an original brass plate, engraved with Arabic numerals. This is the design used by the majority of the British Army in our period. It was used to fasten the soldiers white buff leather waist belt, onto which was attached his bayonet scabbard

This plate is from the Hudson Highlands and is one of two known extant plates belonging to the 43rd of Foot.

Soldier's coat lapel tab

One of the delights of recreating a uniform is discovering problems that the soldiers themselves had. We found that the front of the coat (Lapels) did not sit together, but pulled apart despite the hooks and eyes. Click the image to read our findings and solution.

Coming soon!

Exciting research on our Regimental Lace

The 43rd Muster Rolls and Army Lists

Research is the first step to our great period impression!

Soldier's coat lapel tab

One of the delights of recreating a uniform is discovering problems that the soldiers themselves had. We found that the front of the coat (Lapels) did not sit together, but pulled apart despite the hooks and eyes. Click the image to read our findings and solution.

Coming soon!

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