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His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot is a historically re-created infantry unit formed to portray the British Army during the American Revolution. We portray a British regiment that existed during the time of the American Revolution. We actively educate the public about the British perspective on the American Revolution. The regiment regularly participates in parades, battle reenactments, and school visits. Our organization is a registered 501 (c)(3) and has been recognized by the Department of the Interior.
In the late 1960s towns in Massachusetts began to reenact the American War for Independence with British soldiers wearing cardboard hats and bathrobe like uniforms. Our unit was created to provide the public with an authentic historical representation in 1968 and by 1970 we had over 100 members. In fact, July of 1976 our regiment acted as a Guard of Honour for Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Boston. We have continued to improve our impersonation for over 50 years and continue to participate many public events each year.
We are constantly doing research so that we can provide the public with an accurate representation of the 10th as they were in 1775. Our high level of commitment has helped foster discussion, growth and education both among historians and the public. Our Materials Research Group always is working hard and suggesting uniform modifications we can make to more accurately portray the 10th. Some examples of how our research has changed our uniforms can be seen in the two photos below of our Light Infantry Company. Over the years they have changed their caps and belting. One change they are in the process of making is adding powder horns.
Another example is how our Battalion Company used to wear cross belting, but recently change to waist belting. All leather work was done by hand by our own members. Take a look at the photos below to see how their belting has changed over the years.
Our latest project is that our research has discovered that all members of our Grenadier Company should be issued hangers, a type of sword commonly issued at the time period. Below you can see a photo of the Grenadier Company and the brass hilted "monster head" hanger sword that was marked for the 10th and was found on April 19th, 1775 currently located at the Concord Museum.
The $5,000 we hope to raise this season will be used to help us continue to update our uniforms, participate in battle reenactments, visit schools and more! Please support our mission to educate the public about the American War for Independence by donating to our organization.
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated.
God Save the King!
In the late 1960s towns in Massachusetts began to reenact the American War for Independence with British soldiers wearing cardboard hats and bathrobe like uniforms. Our unit was created to provide the public with an authentic historical representation in 1968 and by 1970 we had over 100 members. In fact, July of 1976 our regiment acted as a Guard of Honour for Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Boston. We have continued to improve our impersonation for over 50 years and continue to participate many public events each year.
We are constantly doing research so that we can provide the public with an accurate representation of the 10th as they were in 1775. Our high level of commitment has helped foster discussion, growth and education both among historians and the public. Our Materials Research Group always is working hard and suggesting uniform modifications we can make to more accurately portray the 10th. Some examples of how our research has changed our uniforms can be seen in the two photos below of our Light Infantry Company. Over the years they have changed their caps and belting. One change they are in the process of making is adding powder horns.
Another example is how our Battalion Company used to wear cross belting, but recently change to waist belting. All leather work was done by hand by our own members. Take a look at the photos below to see how their belting has changed over the years.
Our latest project is that our research has discovered that all members of our Grenadier Company should be issued hangers, a type of sword commonly issued at the time period. Below you can see a photo of the Grenadier Company and the brass hilted "monster head" hanger sword that was marked for the 10th and was found on April 19th, 1775 currently located at the Concord Museum.
The $5,000 we hope to raise this season will be used to help us continue to update our uniforms, participate in battle reenactments, visit schools and more! Please support our mission to educate the public about the American War for Independence by donating to our organization.
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated.
God Save the King!
Organizer
Michael Graves
Organizer
Lexington, MA