Equipment

 

Re-enactment like any other hobby can be expensive. In the 45eme de Ligne, however, we have done everything that we can to help keep the cost under control. We have a ready supply of basic equipment that potential recruits can use until they are in a position to buy their own. The essentials for your first year are marked below with an *

 

• Greatcoat (Capote)*
• Shirt*
• Breeches*
• Waistcoat*
• Gaitors - optional for campaing dress*
• Shako - including pom-pom, brass plate and chin scales
• Giberne and belt - cartridge box
• Water bootle
• Habit - blue jacket
• Knapsack - sac a dos
• Charleville musket
• Bayonet and scabbard
• Shako cords
• Period shoes
• Bonnet de Police - fatigue hat
• Musket cleaning kit
• Bread bag
• Spare flints

Original 45eme bouton found in Spain

We hold patterns for some of these items so you may wish to have a go at making your own. We also maintain a full list of contacts and suppliers and will give you an idea of the likely prices for the various items.

There are some additional charges for non-kit items which you will need to pay:
Napoleonic Association membership: £ 20 with other rates for juniors and family membership.

 

The unit usually takes a mix of full period camping equipment and some modern camping equipment to events, both home and abroad. Modern and period camping sites are obviously kept apart during events. You may eventually want to purchase various pieces of period camping equipment and we will be able to give you details of suppliers and manufacturers. Members of the unit usually bring a selection of food and drink to each event and share the cost. Black powder is usually supplied by the Napoleonic Association or hosting body although occasionally members of the unit may have to contribute to the cost of additional powder supplies.