Resources for the Reenactor

HM 64th Regiment of Foot maintains a priority list as well as information on sources for accurate equipment. Check with the recruit coordinator or unit Quartermaster BEFORE you order. Many so-called British reproduction items offered online are for costume purposes and are not suitable for reenacting, being too flimsy or innacurate. Even some commercial products approved for use are not perfect, and require some work. PLEASE, ask first, before you spend!

Minutia Guidelines for the Essential Uniform and Equipment

First, our definition of "Minutia": 'Minutia" (also known as "kit") refers to any physical item which is brought to an event. This includes clothing, weapons, gear, food, personal effects and other British gear. In this section, we will look at what goes into the proper "kit" for the impression of a common British soldier.

Kit really refers to all the physical "stuff" which is brought to any event; not only the uniforms and equipment, but also all the personal effects, food, etc. The kit we are talking about is our standard of what we believe the common British infantry impression to be. Specialty impressions will be covered in later appendixes and upgrades to the handbook when and where needed.

A Compendium of Military Procedures

The Compendium of Military Procedures (The Manual of 1764 Illustrated and Explained) by Major Larry Bradbury — The official manual of drill and exercise for the 64th Regiment of Foot.

Major's Company Member Handbook

The Recruit and' Member Handbook: This handbook represents a general guideline for the members and recruits of the Major's Company, 64th Regiment of Foot, Ltd. The handbook contains articles defining the purpose of the Company, rules and regulations governing the unit, and the authenticity guidelines which set the parameters of our impressions of the soldier and woman on the ration in the American Revolution.

Women's Handbook

The HM 64th of Foot Women's Handbook: This handbook further expands on the guidelines and information for the wives of the soldiers. These wives of the soldiers, both great and small, formed the backbone of the travelling village that represented the 18th century British regiment.

British Brigade Safety Regulations

The British Brigade Safety Regulations: All members are to be familiar with these Regulations. Everyone needs to be familiar with this and sign the acknowledgement page that you have read it and give that to your company commander to file.

Some photos... yes, of course they're thumbnails... click them

Photo - Susan Warr - (Saratoga, 2007)

Photo - Susan Warr (2013)

Photo - Jim Murphy (Saratoga, 2007)

Photo - Susan Warr (2013)