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Thinking of joining the 47th?
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| Places in the 47th as a redcoat are limited. We are happy to consider members from ages 12 - ? Under 16’s would need an adult to accompany them at events & would join as a fifer or drummer until old enough to handle a musket when they would need to apply for a shotgun certificate & black powder license. Members would need a reasonable level of fitness to take part in drill displays, skirmishes & battles. | ||
| Also required is a willingness to learn & put into practise the correct foot & arms drill for the period. All our movements at events are performed to the drill manual for the period. | ||
| A shotgun certificate is mandatory for all members who wish to use a musket & a black powder license is mandatory if you intend to fire the musket. The 47th can help you with filling out your applications. | ||
| Most current members camp overnight at events in privately owned authentic tents. Some members have spare tents which can be borrowed by arrangement. Some events will allow modern camping in a separate part of the event site away from the authentic areas. | ||
| Events can be anywhere in the country as diverse as Bath in the south west to Berwick in the North. Members would need to be prepared to travel & preferably have their own transport. | ||
| Members of the 47th own all their own uniform & weapons. The 47th have suppliers for all of these items & it is necessary to liaise with the Quartermaster & use these suppliers to maintain uniformity. | ||
| A basic set of kit, to allow a member to take part in drill displays, would comprise cocked hat, neck stock, shirt, redcoat, linen waistcoat, linen breeches, woollen stockings, half & full gaiters, straight lasted shoes, knee garters & buckles, waist belt, cartridge box & strap, forage bag, water canteen, musket & strap, bayonet & scabbard. Additional items can be acquired later such as wig, brush & pricker, forage cap, knapsack. These basic items will cost in the region of £800 to £1,000. | ||
| If you are interested but uncertain if membership of the 47th is for you it may be possible to come along to an event by pre-arrangement, meet the other members & borrow a set of kit for the weekend to help you decide. | ||
| Please contact either - Stuart Oden-Walder on 01909 723311 or Tom Ramsey on 0191 584 0923 |