Military Historians, I need help

[beloitpiper]

Could I ask for a tartan ID on the kilt on the left?

[Morris at Heathfield]

Could I ask for a tartan ID on the kilt on the left?

MacGill.

[Nervous Jock]

Similar but of 18th Century pattern. The 23rd was a Fusilier Regiment and all the men were outfitted in Bearskin headgear except the Left Flank or Light Infantry company. The Right Flank or Grenadier Company worn slightly larger bearskins. Bearskin headgear is still worn today by the Fusilier Regiments and if you can find a picture you will see that theirs are slightly smaller than the one worn by the Guards Regiments. Hope that helps.

IIRC Fusilier's wear busbys where as guards wear bearskins

[BoldHighlander]

Here are more pix from the RWFIA site, not that I can vouch for historical accuracy:

The upper is grenadiers, the lower the Lights/flank coys. Accuracy: spot on. As a member of the BAR (Brigade of the American Revolution) myself I know the research the units have to submit on uniforms etc to be approved

[Bigkahuna]

The upper is grenadiers, the lower the Lights/flank coys. Accuracy: spot on. As a member of the BAR (Brigade of the American Revolution) myself I know the research the units have to submit on uniforms etc to be approved

Ermmmm.....No. The fellows in the upper picture are not Grenadiers or they would be wearing epaulets similar to those worn by the Light Infantry. They are regular line infantry for a Fusilier Regiment.They would also have Grenadier match cases on their crossbelts.

[Bigkahuna]

Here you go:







From: http://www.saintandrewsociety.org/photoalbum.htm

OMG!! White hose everywhere!! On THESE guys!!!!!!:ootd:

[BoldHighlander]

Ermmmm.....No. The fellows in the upper picture are not Grenadiers or they would be wearing epaulets similar to those worn by the Light Infantry. They are regular line infantry for a Fusilier Regiment.They would also have Grenadier match cases on their crossbelts.

Thanks for the correction