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1. Coatee (~375$)
During the Crimean War all ranks were to wear the red coatees with lace trims, little changed since Waterloo. There were three different
designs for these lace strips, that of the 57th Foot being square-ended. The collars, cuffs and shoulder straps were all in the regimental
facing colour of yellow and laced. At the end of each shoulder strap Centre Companies wore a white worsted crescent; whilst the Flank
Companies wore a red wing, laced and edged with white worsted. The coatees of Colour Sergeants and Sergeants were the same as other ranks
except they were of scarlet and superior cloth, unlaced in front, and double-breasted. They wore a crimson worsted sash around the waist.
2. Trousers
All ranks wore the winter pattern cloth trousers of a very dark shade of grey called "Oxford Mixture", with a quarter inch wide red welt
showing along the outer seam.
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The shirts were of white cotton or flannel with a small turn-over collar and neck button, with long sleeves.
4. Drawers
Drawers can be of a military or civilian pattern, and made of muslin, osnaburg or cotton canton flannel. Either knee or full length are
acceptable.
5. Braces
Braces were of canvas material, with a one-button fastening at each front attachment point, and crossing at the back to two more buttons.
6. Shoes (~150$)
Black shoes (Brogan pattern) with heel plates. Shoes do not come with heel plates and you will have to tell the supplier that you would like
plates installed. Hobnails are acceptable.
7. Socks
Socks must be of a period style in either wool or cotton. Wool is more comfortable and will last you longer.
8. Shako and parts. (~270$)
The Albert Shako was made of pressed and steamed black felt, with a lacquered leather top, front and rear peaks, and band with rear buckle for
adjusting the fit. On the front was brass plate with the regimental numerals of "57" (plus a grenade or bugle for the flank companies of
Grenadiers or Light troops respectively.) On top at the front was worsted ball tuft, coloured white for Grenadier, green for Light, and
white over red for Centre companies. Brass rose ornaments at the side secured the leather chinstrap.
9. Forage cap (~40$)
Kilmarnock or "pork-pie" was made of knitted dark blue wool. On top was a woollen ball tuft coloured white for Grenadier, green for Light, and
blue for Centre companies. The regimental numerals of "57" were worn at the front (plus a grenade or bugle for the flank companies of Grenadiers
or Light troops respectively.) The troops had been allowed to carry these in their haversacks.
10. Greatcoat
For the cold crimean evenings greatcoat is recommended.
Examples of British Army Uniform and Equipment 
(From left to right) Private, Center Coy, 19th Foot; Drummer, Grenadier Coy, 19th Foot; Sergeant, Grenadier Coy, 23rd Foot; The Rifle Brigade
(From left to right) Colour Sergeant, Grenadier Coy, 68th Foot; Colour Sergeant, Center Coy,
33rd Foot; Private, Grenadier Coy, 77th Foot
Example of 57th Regiment of Foot Uniform and Equipment
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