Correct Patterns

[jmercier]

In that time period, for the most part, clean shaven was the typical look, and any facial hair was the exception to the rule. The actual 'clothing' of a midranker and a front ranker would be similar, however the midranker's equipment would be made from less expensive materials. This would be most noticable in the dyes used / tartan colors (imported reds and blues were more expensive than greens and browns of locally grown plant dyes), buttons would be bone, wooden, and possibly pewter or brass. The jacket may or may not be tartan, plain dyed wool would have been common in a mid ranker.

The quality of arms would certainly be less than a front ranker, The targe wouldnt be fancy if they had one, and you'd not expect a midranker to have their own musket, let alone a brace of pistols, but some did have older worn guns of some type. A simple style basket hilt and dirk would be expected however, as a fighting man was equated with a sword still, reguardless of rank. Midrankers would have their own haversack, canteen, etc on campaign, whereas a front ranker would likely have an assistant to carry those for them. On campaign a midranker would most often be issued a musket for use, either issued military issue captured from the brittish, or shipped in from continental europe, most likely france.

[Woodsheal]

Here's my article on 1745 impressions (which I'm pretty sure Justin has read! ):

http://www.1745rising.org/articleimpression.html

[WClarkB]

Here's my article on 1745 impressions (which I'm pretty sure Justin has read! ):

http://www.1745rising.org/articleimpression.html

thanks for the link; an excellent discussion

[jmercier]

Here's my article on 1745 impressions (which I'm pretty sure Justin has read! ):

http://www.1745rising.org/articleimpression.html

Ah yes, I read that earlier this summer and couldn't remember where i found it ! I'd have just linked to it if i knew where i had read it =) Most excellent article, and now in my bookmarks =)