SECTION 11
UNIFORMS
Before we start, we should pay tribute to all the brilliant military artists who have captured, in art, our Regiment`s uniforms over the centuries. Only this, have made such a study possible. A very big thanks to :
RICHARD TRIMMEN - PATRICK DRISCOLL - RICHARD SIMKIN
WILLIAM WOLLEN - JACK CHALLENOR - ORLANDO NORRIE
JOHN McNEIL - CHARLES STADDEN - MIKE CHAPPELL
....and many others. We are forever indebted.
FOR STARTERS !
A MIX OF UNIFORMS OF THE 35th REGIMENT, OVER THE YEARS.
by the late, Charles Stadden
A LITTLE FINER ?
1700` s -The Grenadier or Heavy Company
OTHER RANKS (Riflemen)
1700`` s........The Line or Battalion Company.
RIFLEMEN (SKIRMISHERS)
1700´ s- The Light company.
1700` s OFFICERS
1800` s ALL RANKS
1800` s - Officers
Dress Regulations 1800` s - All Ranks by Charles Stadden
1900` s - All Ranks
The FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918
FIGHTING ORDER for Officer`s 1914-1918
Soon after 1914, the sword as a fighting weapon was already regarded as cumbersome & practically useless in trench-warfare - Most Officers never wore it in battle, - it was left in his corner of the trenches - they very often entered No-Man`s Land with pistol & cane only. - (Later in the War, (1916 ? ) they was discarded completely )
WORLD WAR ONE 1914-1918 - All RANKS
WORLD WAR TWO 1939-1945 - OR` s
POST WORLD WAR TWO - UNTILL TODAY
DRUMMERS (All eras)
UNIFORM ARTEFACTS
Tunics, Hats, Caps, Helmets, Belts & Berets Etc,