🪖 Continental Army Military Coat – Revolutionary War Reproduction with Red Facings
Step into history with our Continental Army Reproduction Coat, inspired by the uniforms worn by artillery officers and regiments from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia during the American Revolutionary War. This high-quality historical garment features the distinctive dark navy blue body with red facings and white tail trim that would have marked officers and soldiers of the Continental Line.
📜 Historical Background:
1779 General George Washington established a standardized uniform plan for the Continental Army. Volunteer regiments were grouped by geographic region, each Corps wearing a distinctive coat variation, but all coats were blue. Colors such as white, buff, red, and blue were used on the facings to help differentiate among units.
These colors were far more than decorative; they promoted unit pride and helped identify allies in battle through thick smoke. On the battlefield, a glimpse of a blue or red coat helped commanders distinguish friend from foe in the chaos of combat, especially critical when visibility was low due to cannon and musket fire.
🎖️ Uniform Features:
· Dark navy blue coat with red facings and white tail trim, as worn by Continental Army artillery units and mid-Atlantic state regiments.
· Designed for authenticity and durability, ideal for reenactments, theatrical performances, parades, or educational presentations.
· Made with functional hitch pin clip button system—buttons are detachable for easy cleaning and personalization.
🧵 Button Details:
· Includes hitch pin clips for each button—these are not pre-attached, allowing easy removal before laundering.
· Helps preserve both fabric and hardware during washing.
· 🔔 Please note: Button styles may vary depending on availability.
🎯 Perfect For:
· Revolutionary War Reenactments
· Living History Presentations
· Educational Programs & Museum Use
· Theater Productions & Period Costumes
· Patriotic Events & Parades
🛒 Honor American history—add this Continental Army Military Coat to your collection today and represent the spirit of the Revolution with pride and accuracy.