Rifle Green?

**KD Burke** · 19th July 13, 12:46 PM

Good day!

Does anyone in the great rabble have a source for "rifle green" fabric as used in military #1 Dress doublets?

This is for a jacket project that I hope to be completed around December.

I hope this beastie is more accessible than the elusive Hodden Grey!

Thanks!

**Steve Ashton** · 19th July 13, 12:56 PM

Is this what you are talking about?

http://www.glengarryhats.com/cutaway_rifle.php

I don't know where you could get the fabric but if you want an already made one this could be one source.

**Deirachel** · 19th July 13, 07:21 PM

Google gave me this:

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

**OC Richard** · 19th July 13, 08:07 PM

The Army doublets are of a colour called Archer Green. It is extremely dark and is quite often mistaken for black.

Those sites are calling it Rifle Green, possibly because it was worn by The Cameronians, The Scottish Rifles.

Here it is! Yes those doublets are Archer Green

Archer Green doublets were first introduced by The Cameron Highlanders in the 1840s, for their pipers. By the late 19th century the pipers of all the Highland regiments were wearing them. In 1953 Archer Green coatees were introduced to all ranks of the Highland regiments.

**KD Burke** · 20th July 13, 06:49 PM

Thanks, Steve, for the suggestion, but not precisely what I have in mind.

Richard, you are precisely correct. I should have referenced Archer Green.

My desire is a jacket "inspired by" but not necessarily military in nature. Traditional, but with a bit of a twist.

I have a very talented seamstress on board for the project, but have to find a source for appropriate material.

Searching.....searching.....