Explore History by Collecting Revolutionary War Collectibles Made From 1775 to 1783
If you are a history buff, then you may be surprised to learn the types of Revolutionary War artifacts that you can find. Joining Revolutionary War reenactments can be a lot of fun, and you can find many cheap Revolutionary War artifacts for sale, including original war uniforms. You can also find fascinating memorabilia to hang on the walls in your home or office.
What type of uniform did soldiers wear during the Revolutionary War?During the early part of the Revolutionary War, soldiers wore over 66 styles of uniforms with most groups having a unique dress code. Many soldiers wore long brown coats. Then, in 1779, George Washington ordered all soldiers to wear blue coats with white waistcoats. Each region still had its buttons, facings, and linings. In 1782, leaders changed the original Revolutionary War uniform again. Washington ordered all soldiers to wear blue coats with red facings, but officials never enforced the rule because the clothing was hard to find. Therefore, many soldiers continued to wear white, off-white or beige waistcoats while others wore breeches and long-sleeved hunting shirts.
Types of weapons used during the Revolutionary WarAmong the collectible Revolutionary War artifacts for sale are various weapons or parts of them. Different types of muskets, including Brown Besses, Charleville muskets, and Committee of Safety muskets are often available. Many Revolutionary War Memorabilia collectors also collect various styles of long rifles while others choose to collect bayonets.
Equipment carried by Revolutionary War soldiersSoldiers during the American Revolutionary War carried various pieces of equipment with them. You can often find this equipment for sale at places like eBay where people offer Revolutionary War memorabilia for sale. Equipment often carried by soldiers that some collectors choose to specialize in when looking for American Revolution artifacts for sale include:
- Haversack or knapsack: Continental soldiers usually carried a linen haversack while the militia carried painted linen or canvas knapsacks.
- Eating utensils: Most carried a wrought iron fork, pewter or horn spoon, a knife, a plate, and a cup.
- Canteen: Made of wood, tin, or glass, most soldiers carried a canteen that they filled from local water sources.
- Tenderbox: Flint and steel were carried in a small box to start a fire.
- Blanket: Local communities made most blankets for the soldiers, and there were no uniform instructions. Most had a center seam as looms could only create narrow strips of cloth, and most blankets were backed with wool.