Period Shoe Construction

These series of videos show Andy Burke (http://www.andyburke.f2s.com/catalogue.htm) discussing his construction techniques as well as showing the work required to make period-correct footwear.  I recommend taking a look, as it is quite interesting.

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Grenadier and Light Bob of the 29th

This print from Charles Hamilton Smith, shows two members of the 29th regiment of foot--a grenadier on the left and a light infantryman on the right. Both are wearing the uniform of home duty with white breeches and tall black gaiters.

Bother soldiers are showing a bit of the ruffled shirt peaking through the coat. The light infantryman wears a non-regulation waist belt--a widely documented light bob alteration that kept the cartridge box from moving around during tactical maneuvers.

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First Foot Guards, Marching Order

Charles Hamilton Smith print, circa May 1812, showing an enlisted man and sergeant of the 1st Foot Guards in Marching Order with great-coats, knapsacks, and covers for the shakos.

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52nd Light Infantry

Great painting from Charles Hamilton Smith showing an officer and enlisted man of the 52nd Light Infantry Regiment from 1812-1815.

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Browning of the Brown Bess

I ran across this article today describing the process to keep a Brown Bess barrel bright as well as the method that was used to brown all the barrels in the army after Waterloo.

http://www.militaryheritage.com/browning.htm

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