2nd Anspach-Bayreuth Jäger Company

Uniform Guidelines:

Our uniform standards are based on primary source illustrations and existing examples of uniforms and accouterments. We intend to depict both Hessian and Anspach Jäger, as they were both under the command of Capt. Röder in the 2nd Anspach-Bayreuth Jäger Company. Additionally, our goal is to present a veteran uniformed military unit while on campaign, which includes slight variations in color hues and uniform wear to reflect the difference in replacement issues, service length, and nationality of the soldier.

DISCLAIMER: All uniform pieces are 100% linen or wool and all items are hand-sewn. Sources are not all-inclusive; alternative sources must be approved to confirm that the quality and specifications meet our unit’s standards.

Black Military Cocked Hat (Hut)

A Black felt or beaver, continental European style cocked hat with a pinched front. A Green cockade on the left side of the pinched front with two puschels on either side of the hat. The puschels are green with a red center bound by a green cord. 

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The Puschels and cockade are added by the unit if not purchased from M. Brenckle, Hatter.

Fatigue/Foraging Cap (Schlaufmutze)

A Green wool cap with crimson or dark red trim with a green and red centered tassel (same as the puschel)

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The Fatigue/Foraging Cap is made by the unit with extra fabric obtained after sewing the Regimental Coat.

Regimental Coat (Rock)

A green wool (Forrest/dull Hunter Green) Regimental Coat with crimson/dark red facings, collar, and cuff. Coat skirts are fuller and in line with 1750-1760’s style. The buttons are Flat Brass in 7/8th and 5/8th inches.

Waistcoat (Kamisol)

A green wool (Forrest/dull Hunter Green) Waistcoat in Germanic styling. The buttons are Flat Brass.

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  • The wool can be purchased from Kochan & Phillips with the following fabric:
  • Wool Broadcloth
    • X-GR016 (Green Shade – For the coat and waistcoat) – 8 yards
    • Crimson, Polish (Crimson Shade – For the coat trim, cuffs, etc.) – 2 yards
  • Bay
    • Madder Red (Lining) – 5 yds total; sleeve linings can be made of unbleached linen; however, a minimum of 2 yds of Bay.
  • Buttons
  • The Regimental Coat and Waistcoat is sewn by the unit.

Linen Shirt (Hemd)

Any white linen 18th Century shirt. Preference to a 1″-2″ short collar with thread, wood or bone buttons.

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False Front (Vorhemd)

A pleated false front with a connected wrap-around white neck stock.

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The False Front is made by the unit. It is an easy, beginner sewing project for those wanting to learn.

Neck Stock (Halsbinde)

A black horse hair or linen neck stock. Brass clasps or linen ties are acceptable.

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Breeches (Hose)

Germanic styled breeches, which are similar to the standard 18th century English style with exception of:

  • The front flap opens from the right side only.
  • The front flap has (3) brass buttons (two center and one on right side) Note – the buttons in example image are incorrect;

Breeches have linen tape tie-gathers at the knee. Green color wool for winter wear, and tan (“straw” colored) or off white linen for summer.

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Stockings (Strumpf)

Any woven 18th Century common heel stockings in white or off white.

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Gaiters (Stiefeletten)

Black Gaiters of Germanic Pattern with Flat Brass Buttons. Our internal preference is black painted canvas. Gaiters are secured with black leather garters with gold buckles.

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Shoes (Schuhe)

Square toed black buckled shoes of Hessian/Germanic pattern.

Any black leather 18th century style shoe is acceptable.

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