This was short lived, however, as green coats were issued again the following year, this time with white lace around the buttons to make them somewhat fancier.īy 1780, however, there was a return to red coats, with blue facings and white lace, the uniform they would maintain for the rest of the war. This uniform lasted until May of 1778, when the green coats were put in storage for fatigue work and new red coats were issued, making them look very much like British soldiers. This uniform was supplemented by white linen trousers worn in lieu of breeches and leggings from May to November and wool watch coats donated by the citizens of New York City for the winter.

Shoes and extra soles were provided to the men, quite necessary for the long campaigns. The initial uniform was a full length green regimental coat with white facings, white wool breeches, waistcoat and stockings, brown wool leggings, a white linen shirt with black horsehair or velvet neck stock, and a black cocked hat trimmed with white tape and a black military cockade. This changed in April of 1777 when the first shipment of clothing for Provincials arrived in New York City. They fought and served in their first campaign in the clothing they brought from home, looking much like the Rebels they were fighting against.

When the New Jersey Volunteers were originally raised in 1776, there were no uniforms to give them, nor proper equipment to accouter them. New Jersey Volunteers Uniforms & Accouterments, 1776-1783 Loyalist Institute: Clothing & Supplies, NJV Uniforms & Accouterments

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