18th century uniform coats

**haxtonhouse** · 17th October 08, 06:39 PM

I am interested in obtaining an authentic late 18th century highland coat that would have been issued with a kilt. this is from a later time period (1812):

does anyone have a suggestion of where I could look for one of these? or does anyone know of anyone who would be willing to make one?(Puffer, I am hoping you can give me a hand here)

Thanks

**Finn** · 17th October 08, 06:58 PM

Montana doesn't have too many F&I or RevWar events, does it?
Find a unit website & ask them.
In fact, here's one...
http://musketsofthecrown.homestead.com/Home.html

**haxtonhouse** · 18th October 08, 10:55 AM

Thanks I sent them an email,we'll see what happens.

**sharpdressedscot** · 18th October 08, 11:53 AM

eBay has them sometimes.

**Moosedog** · 18th October 08, 12:17 PM

If I remember correctly these folks have links of interest:

http://www.drummajor.net/1Links.htm

Moosedog

**puffer** · 18th October 08, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by haxtonhouse

I am interested in obtaining an authentic late 18th century highland coat that would have been issued with a kilt. this is from a later time period (1812):

does anyone have a suggestion of where I could look for one of these? or does anyone know of anyone who would be willing to make one?(Puffer, I am hoping you can give me a hand here)

Thanks

From your example, are you restricting your choose to an "officer's Highland Regimentl Uniform coat.??? & because of the "longarm" you shoot, Light inf. ??

@ this point, the only coats I am "persoally"familiar with are,my Canadian Rifle Militia coatee, & "Sir Miichael's 95th rifles (Major) jacket.

My suggestion, is, in addition to the GREAT advise you will get here, you pose this ?? on the TMA. I will PM you.

BTW, in the mean time, here is a site that is GREAT to work with. Both Sir Michael & I have vests from them.
http://www.jarnaginco.com/1812catframe.html

Here is another good site
http://www.gggodwin.com/page9.htm

BTW, both these places will make what you want.

Puffer

**puffer** · 18th October 08, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Finn

Montana doesn't have too many F&I or RevWar events, does it?
Find a unit website & ask them.
In fact, here's one...
http://musketsofthecrown.homestead.com/Home.html

Perhaps he came out as one Lord Selkirk's "mercenariies"

( I was on the other side - NWC)

Puffer

**puffer** · 18th October 08, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by haxtonhouse

I am interested in obtaining an authentic late 18th century highland coat that would have been issued with a kilt. this is from a later time period (1812):

does anyone have a suggestion of where I could look for one of these? or does anyone know of anyone who would be willing to make one?(Puffer, I am hoping you can give me a hand here)

Thanks

You obviousely Know this site.http://www.militaryheritage.com/britishuniforms.htm

BUT beware, they have a some what "suspect" rep in the area of customer service ( Bad communication, Very slow on meeting delivery dates.)

Puffer

**Finn** · 18th October 08, 04:06 PM

I've seen Jarnagin at Kalamazoo. They have quality products.
My experience with Godwin was less than satisfactory and I'm still quite sour on them.
Puffer, I had to look up Lord Selkirk. Thanks for giving me a boost to learn something new!

**Woodsheal** · 18th October 08, 05:15 PM

Your best bet is Missy Clark at Barkertown Sutlers. She makes 18th C. uniforms for reenactment units, historic sites, etc,. and is very knowledgeable re: period Highland dress.