UNIFORMS OF DAHARA


!st Battalion of the 1st Regiment of Foot 1801-1803

 Finally Server J Error returned to the Capital City with an image of the 1stBn/1stReg of Foot.  This unit was instrumental in the famous Battles of the Bridges, which took place in the newly won Northern Territory of the Imagined Dahara.  For these actions the 1/1 Foot was given the honorific of "The Pratorians" by the Master of Dahara Benjamin Kardeef.

This unit was the first to receive its colors in recognition of meritorious service.  The color is Daharan Blue field with the Daharan Compass of the Light on the Obverse and a Crowned Stylized K for the House of Kardeef on the Reverse.

The 1/1 Foot is dressed in coats of Daharan Blue with red facings shown on collar,  cuffs, lapels, and turn backs.  Calfskin packs are suspended from white webbing.  Black cartridge boxes, bayonet scabbards and leather bread pouches complete the uniform.

Helmets are Daharanhelms made of stiffened black leather.  Brass chains adorn the face of the helmet.  Brass chin scales may be worn either up above the brim, or locked in place to provide protection from saber cuts.

Two types of combs are on the top of the helmet.  Other ranks wear a twisted wool comb, while officers wear combs made of bearskins.

Regiments of Foot consist of six companies commanded by captains.  There are 4 center companies one of grenadiers and one of schutzen.  The grenadiers have a red plume on the left side of the helmet, the schutzen a green plume and the center companies have a light blue plume.

Sappers uniforms are as the line companies with the exception of a tanned leather apron.  In addition to their musket they carry an axe.  Officers are distinguished by wearing a black jacket with battalion facings.


Comments

  1. Quite a subtle take on the 'other ' force you have. Glad that d$@% server fellow has shown up.

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  2. Nice to see you back up and working! I hope Mr. Server J Error has a long talk with the Mother Confessor.

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  3. It's great that you have been able to load up this image Roger. They look marvellous!
    Regards, James

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