Requirements of Soldiers in the 2nd Reg't of Lincoln Militia
*NOTE: BEFORE buying anything, please consult the Unit Commander/Group Staff.
Physical And Safety:
- Recruits must have two front teeth which meet for the purpose of biting open the cartridge.
- Recruits must be sixteen years upon the earth before being permitted to fire a musket.
- Recruits must study the training manual and train with the Unit.
- Before being permitted to fire a musket, the recruit must competently demonstrate safe musket handeling proceedures subject to the discretion of the safety officer and /or commanding officer.
- Recruits must sign the mandatory safety documentation and be covered by the group's insurance plan.
Clothing of the Gentleman around camp and of the Militiaman:
1 hat, period correct wool felt, straw, or knitted toque
1 workman's coat
1 weskit, wool, linen, cotton, silk, or combination of these fibers only
1 linen or cotton shirt, white
1 cravat, black, cotton, linen, silk or any combination of these fibers only
1 pair drop front trousers grey wool or natural/white wool, cotton, canvas, or linen
1 pair black or grey gaiters, wool or canvas
1 pair black shoes, square-toed
1 workman's coat
1 weskit, wool, linen, cotton, silk, or combination of these fibers only
1 linen or cotton shirt, white
1 cravat, black, cotton, linen, silk or any combination of these fibers only
1 pair drop front trousers grey wool or natural/white wool, cotton, canvas, or linen
1 pair black or grey gaiters, wool or canvas
1 pair black shoes, square-toed
Optional Clothing: The Redcoat Uniform of the 2nd Reg't of Lincoln Militiaman
1 British Redcoat - blue-faced red with plain wool lace
1 pair grey wool pants,
1 shako
1 neck stock or cravat
1 wesket, preferably same red wool as coat, linen back
1 hackle green (light infantry for shako)
1 light infantry badge for shako
Accoutrements for all Soldiers:
1 haversac (the bag we all carry our three day rations in!)
1 canteen (period correct)
1 set of leather belts (frogger and cartridge)
1 plain brass breast plate
1 cartridge box (period correct)
1 leather waist belt (optional to keep frogger and cartridge belts in place)
1
musket (The India pattern musket is our preferred style. Again, seek
advice from Unit Commander/Group Staff before purchasing.)1 canteen (period correct)
1 set of leather belts (frogger and cartridge)
1 plain brass breast plate
1 cartridge box (period correct)
1 leather waist belt (optional to keep frogger and cartridge belts in place)
1 bayonet
1 leather sling belt for musket (optional)
Mess Kit:
1 plate, wood or tin
1 bowl, wood or tin
1 cup, wood, tin, or period correct earthern ware
1 fork (period correct)
1 knife (period correct)
1 spoon (period correct)
Group Fees/Dues:
An annual total of $20.00 is collected at the AGM in January of each year for that year's events.
This includes:
Insurance fee, currently $15.00
Group dues, currently $5.00 per member 16 years of age and older.
