UNIFORM AND
DRESS All re-enactments and many social events
take place with members in 17th Century dress, to at
least the minimum standard required by the Sealed
Knot Society. You will be able to borrow some for
your first few musters but after that you must plan
to provide your
own.
Men (and
women dressed as
soldiers)
Red Wool soldiers Coat, Lined with French Blue
Wool, fastened at
Neck
French Blue Breeches, (lined for
comfort)
Red Cotton or Wool Hose,Over knee
length
Red and Blue Montero (Morion Helmet and Blue Monmouth Cap for
Pikemen)
Shirt White/off white Cotton Loose
sleeves fastened at wrist Yokeless, front opening
approx. 10'' vertically from
neck
Leather/suede shoes, no obvious plastic soles
or metal eyelets, to be replaced by soldiers shoes
of an authentic design within 12 months
Women not taking the field
(Women are encouraged to take full part in our displays, provided that they are dressed as soldiers)
Shift White/off white Cotton Yokeless, with
loose sleeves covering elbows Drawstring or front
tie fastening
Neckwear White/off
white Cotton Kerchief
Bodice Colours various - preferably drab,
definitely no black Wool/linen Sleeved bodice to
17th century pattern circa
1625-1650
Skirt (known as petticoat in 17th C) Colour
various, preferable drab, definitely no black
Wool/linenAnkle length, full skirt, pleated or
gathered