Red coats

**Bonnie'an'Blue** · 16th February 09, 08:27 PM

Anyone know of any good places for red British military coats (obviously that of the Highland regiments)?

Also what are your thoughts on wearing them?

**Arlen** · 16th February 09, 09:08 PM

You can usually find some on Ebay.co.uk
I have always been of the opinion, and military friends agree, that it is O.K. so long as you remove any ranks and insignias so that it is a 'Military style' jacket.

**Bonnie'an'Blue** · 16th February 09, 09:20 PM

Oh it would be mockery to wear it ranks and insignias as if I were in the British Military.
I'm going for more of an older look, like that of the earlier highland soldiers.

**JSFMACLJR** · 17th February 09, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by Bonnie'an'Blue

Oh it would be mockery to wear it ranks and insignias as if I were in the British Military.
I'm going for more of an older look, like that of the earlier highland soldiers.

Are you doing this for reenactment/historic purposes?

**NorCalPiper** · 17th February 09, 05:26 AM

I'm trying to PM you, but there is no option..hmmmmm..Drop me a PM with your email-I can give you info-Josh

**puddlemuddle** · 17th February 09, 07:37 AM

Try Here:
http://regimental-quartermaster.com/

He makes them to your measurements, and they are of a style that is no longer worn by the british military. He is one of, if not THE, tailor for the "Bydand Forever" living history group.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Chad

**eastcoastscot** · 17th February 09, 07:58 AM

shoold be easy enough to come by

**Sir William** · 17th February 09, 09:04 AM

If you're interested in an 18th century jacket, as worn by the Black Watch and other regiments, try Barkertown Sutlers.

http://www.barkertownsutlers.com/

**Derek Conley** · 18th February 09, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Sir William

If you're interested in an 18th century jacket, as worn by the Black Watch and other regiments, try Barkertown Sutlers.

http://www.barkertownsutlers.com/

Thank you for this link; their Highland Coats look fantastic and the price seems fair! I'd love to have one made in the "Culloden" tartan if that gets woven. Speaking of which, I wonder what happened to that link here...

**Sir William** · 18th February 09, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Derek Conley

Thank you for this link; their Highland Coats look fantastic and the price seems fair! I'd love to have one made in the "Culloden" tartan if that gets woven. Speaking of which, I wonder what happened to that link here...

My pleasure. Glad to be of assistance.

I, too, wonder about the Culloden tartan proposal as I was also planning on making a Highland coat out of it.