Thanks so much Orvis for that information!
I can see the parallels with the Navy in Jack Aubrey's day (early 19th century).
The separate contracting of uniform manufacture explains all the little features unique to each regiment.
And the Captains owning the Companies explains the old system of Company Pipers, who were not on the official establishment, but paid for by the officers, and dressed in a variety of ways (some in the ordinary regimental uniform, some in elaborate livery).
Pipers weren't on the official regimental establishment, paid by the Crown, until the mid-19th century.
Last edited by OC Richard; 10th July 15 at 07:33 PM.
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