Uniform

he 80th Regiment of Foot strives for authenticity, therefore we try to ensure that uniforms and equipment meet high standards. Unfortunately the cost of the full kit is expensive, but we only require you to acquire the basic uniform to join us on camp and to purchase the remainder as you can afford it.

If you are not sure if this group is for you it may be possible to borrow basic kit to join us for a camp or two. We do not expect you to spend a large amount of money without knowing you like our group.

Please note - for authenticity modern watches are not permitted and if you wear spectacles we request that you acquire an historically accurate pair. Also should you have any disability the visible aids you will be allowed will be those that would have been available to you in the 1870s. This is not to be taken as discrimination but to keep the authenticity of the camp. All aids must be provided by the individual.

The group accepts men, women and children of all ages. This page will guide you towards the correct dress for the period. In the following lists all items with a price may be purchased through the group in-house suppliers.

MEN

Basic Kit

Basic Kit for Men

Grey Shirt

Blue Trousers

Boots

Gaiters

Glengarry with Regimental Badge

Braces

Additional Kit

Full Red coat Uniform

Red Tunic

Belt with O/R buckle

Shako

Belt Pouches

Webbing

White Helmet

Bread Bag

Oliver pattern water bottle

Martini-Henry Infantry Rifle

Bayonet and frog

If you wish to portray any of the affiliated units such as medical or mounted you must provide any necessary kit. Please note we would like you to be a member of the regular unit before embarking on any of the auxiliary units. Any portrayal of the auxiliary units must have the permission of the Group Officers.

LADIES

Female members have the choice of being a soldier in the ranks or representing the soldiers' wives. As a soldier we ask that you dress as the men do (with appropriate kit as necessary), or if representing one of the wives to dress according to your partner's rank. Unaccompanied ladies will be given a rank to match.

We do require that our women wear dresses of the correct period with the appropriate underwear. A corset is essential to provide the correct posture and the rest of the underwear gives you the correct outline. Don't worry they aren't too uncomfortable once you are used to them (we don't lace them as tight - just enough to give support) As with the men's gear we don't ask that you get all the kit all at once, but acquire it as you can afford it.

Soldier's Women

Basic Kit

Dress of the period

Petticoats

Bonnet or Cap

Boots

Stockings

Soldier's Wives →

Additional Kit

Lady's Dress

Corset

Camisole and Bloomers

Bustle if your dress style need one

Coat or Cape

Shawl

Gloves

The female underwear ← A Lady's Dress

Camisole, Corset and Petticoat →

Underwear

CHILDREN

Any children who participate on camp must be appropriately dressed for their age. Children under the age of twelve must be in civilian dress. Boys over the age of twelve may join the Regiment and be in uniform.

BABIES AND TODDLERS - These must be in appropriate Victorian dress. If they require items such as prams they must be of a suitable Victorian pattern. No modern equipment can be visible to the public.

BOYS - Suitable dress of period trousers, shirt, jacket, cap and boots.

GIRLS - Suitable period dress, stockings, petticoat, bonnet, pinafore and boots.

Child's costume

Child's Dress

children

The group can give help and advice regarding any of the uniforms and costumes. For information please contact the group officers or to order any items please contact the suppliers listed.

Suppliers

Some items are manufactured by members of the group for information regarding these you will need to contact the group.

These are some of the suppliers members of the group have purchased from. There are many others out there - if you know of any good ones please let us know.