Calling all reenactors!!

[davim19]

I'd have to respectfully disagree on this point in that before you purchase any kit for a Rev War Scots impression, decide upon the unit, then contact them to see what their kit standards are.

You will find that most Highland Rev War units on this side of the pond use the feilidh-mhor, but some allow a feileadh-beag for certain impressions.
The reason most utilize the feilidh-mhor is that they are basing their impression upon orderly books & returns from the period, and this most usually is what is listed.

However some units might have access to other accounts (i.e. journals) that might mention the feileadh-beag being utilized at certain periods or functions /duties.

Anyhow, the point is save yourself $$$$ by contacting the unit(s) your interested in portraying, then make your purchases --- some units also have their own stocks of tartan / & other supplies and can save you money as well.

My research through the reports and memoirs of troops (mainly officers) speak of feilidh-mors being issued then cut in half by the men because the feilidh-mor was too cumbersome, especially in the more southerly campaigns. This way not only were they less cumbersome, but lasted twice as long.

Matt Davis
Grenadier co. 13th Foot
Pte, 6th Company 19th (1st N. Yorkshire) Regt foot
formerly of the Atholl Brigade and Frasers Highland Regt.