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The Continental Marine Corps were Infantrymen who served on Naval vessels and under the command of the ship's captain. Their multipurpose mission was to provide shipboard security, act as sharpshooters in the ship's rigging during ship-to-ship engagements, and conduct amphibious landings and raids to capture vessels, weapons, munitions, and other naval stores. In 1776, their uniform was established by the Continental Congress; green with white facings and silvery buttons and officer epaulets in line with Infantry colors. In 1779, the facings were changed to Red. A particularly notable part of the uniform was a thick leather stock worn around the neck. It was to protect the Marines from cutlass wounds to the neck and to keep them standing tall. This was the origin of the endearing nickname for Marines, "Leathernecks."
Includes a Continental Marine Corps Frock with Contrasting outlet Red Trim Lapels and a Whitetail with Removable Buttons.
*Note* Buttons are uninstalled; they attach with hitch pin clips, which are included, this is for cleaning purposes as these coats are washable, and buttons may detach during laundering.
Pair with our wide selection of colonial military clothing parts and accessories to create your very own personalized colonial uniform
US MADE IN TORRANCE CA.
Product code: Deluxe Children's American Revolutionary outlet War Continental Marine Corps Uniform Jacket