Uniforms

Wearing the Recruit Uniform - Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps

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Congratulations to our newest “Approved for Marching” Recruit of the Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps! You have worked hard to achieve this honor, and we are very proud of you! Your Recruit Uniform is borrowed from LCFDC, and you will return most of the items to the Quartermaster when you earn your Member Uniform. All pieces are machine washable EXCEPT the Foraging Cap!

  • Whites:

    • White/light colored Camisole/undershirt/insulated underwear, depending on the season (your own)

    • Osnaburg Recruit shirt (machine washable), buttoned at neck and wrists, with brown fabric sash tied at waist

    • Khaki pants with no embellishments showing (your own)

    • Black socks and shoes—boys style dress shoes or marching band shoes (your own)

  • Accoutrements:

    • Haversack on the left shoulder

  • Hat:

    • A wool Foraging/Fatigue Cap (Dry clean ONLY).

    • Should be folded to the wearer’s LEFT side.

Wearing the Uniform - Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps

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Congratulations to our newest Member of the Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps! You have worked hard to achieve this honor, and we are very proud of you! Your uniform pieces are borrowed from the Corps. The coat, waistcoat, and Foraging Cap are NOT machine washable—dry clean only. Ask the Quartermaster any questions.

  • Whites:

    • Camisole/undershirt/insulated underwear, depending on the season.

    • A white, 18th century men’s work shirt (SH-124 from www.townsends.us: all Members must purchase—you do not have to return this to the Corps)

    • Neck Stock: Turn up the work shirt collar and put on the stock, tied in the back. Fold down the collar over it.

    • White canvas fall-front trousers

    • Black canvas Gaiters—don’t unbutton them each time! Just pull them on before you put your shoes on; it’s much easier.

    • Black socks and shoes—boys style dress shoes or marching band shoes (your own)

    • White wool waistcoat/weskit/vest (DRY CLEAN ONLY)

    • White cotton gloves (Color Guard only)—Guard Members purchase and keep these.

  • Coat (DRY CLEAN ONLY):

    • Is fairly simple—there are three hooks and eyes in the front to keep it closed.

    • Leave the epaulets unbuttoned until your accoutrements are on.

  • Accoutrements:

    • Haversack first, then canteen on the left shoulder

    • Fife case/Drum strap on the right shoulder (both shoulders for Bass drum)

    • Color Guard: Flag holder over the head, ammo case on the right shoulder (rifles only)

  • Hat (DRY CLEAN ONLY):

    • The beaver felt Carriage Hat with bear fur, deer tail, and black leather cockade with a pewter eagle in the center, which signifies Infantry. Keep it in a box, large enough so the entire brim lays flat and does not crush the fur and deer tail, when you are not wearing it. (You may use an actual hat box or any shipping box large enough to fit--14 x 14 inches usually fits, but hats vary in size. Find one that fits your hat completely).

    • The deer tail should be on the wearer’s LEFT side.

    • In inclement weather, the wool Foraging Cap/Fatigue Cap (DRY CLEAN ONLY) will be worn instead. Always keep it in your haversack.

 

Uniforms for Parents and Siblings

Below are some resources for parents and siblings, to dress up for some of the events.

Other ideas for parent and sibling uniforms are seen below.