Victorian Artillery uniform - circa 1890s

[slick_mick]

Victorian Artillery uniform - circa 1890s



A complete uniform comprising a pilbox hat, a jacket, a pair of trousers, a pair of boots, a belt, a bayonet frog, a rifle sling and a pair of leather gaiters. This uniform was worn by a soldier in the Victorian Artillery, circa 1890.

[zob]

Hi Slick-Mick,

Fascinating stuff. Would you happen to know what pattern the sword bayonet is, and when it was introduced?

Best regards,
Zob.

[slick_mick]

No mate - but checkout this link:

http://museumvictoria.com.au

This uniform is on display there and you probably will find more info about it on their website.

Mick

[Brian Conyngham]

1879 Saw Back pattern, a rare bayonet: see link http://www.old-smithy.info/bayonets/..._year.htm#1879 Garrison Artillery Bayonet - bushed for the Martini Henry

Purchased one a few years back, cost a bit back then but these artillery "Sword Bayonets" are very sort after by bayonet collectors.

Regards
Brian

I use to wear one similar as a re-enactor for some 10 years. Here are three examples wearing frocks and tunic. Ours was a Martini Henry artillery carbine with a Yatagan bayonet.
However, why the crimson band on the pillbox when the yellow cords on the Austrian Knot indicate that it's a Royal Regiment? The crimson band should be matched with same coloured cords on the cuffs, if not even the collar, which usually denote a Volunteer Artillery regiment. Is it a case that this system was not applicabile to Australia?
Reds,
button_guru
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[zob]

Hi Chaps,

Many thanks for the replies, all of which were very helpful, in particular the marvellous link provided by Brian: “Old - Smithy Bayonets” on which I found exactly what I was looking for, plus a little bit extra thus enabling me to finally nail down a piece of research that I’ve been messing about with for a number of years.

Sincerest thanks to you all – “Slick – Mick” for his original posting, “Brian Conyngham” and “ Button Guru”.

Best regards,
Zob.

[54Bty]

Originally Posted by button_guru

I use to wear one similar as a re-enactor for some 10 years. Here are three examples wearing frocks and tunic. Ours was a Martini Henry artillery carbine with a Yatagan bayonet.
However, why the crimson band on the pillbox when the yellow cords on the Austrian Knot indicate that it's a Royal Regiment? The crimson band should be matched with same coloured cords on the cuffs, if not even the collar, which usually denote a Volunteer Artillery regiment. Is it a case that this system was not applicabile to Australia?
Reds,
button_guru
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Buttons aren't just a hobby!

A "Red Sash"!

Marc

54Bty.
It is a very old tradition in the British and in the Empire/Commonwealth military that both officers and certain sergeants wear a red sash, in silk and worsted cotton respectively.
Gunner Sergeants and Senior Sergeants from the time of the Royal Malta Fencible Artillery (1861) who were qualifed Drill Instructors or assigned special drill duties had worn the red sash with taggs at the end. Whether for tradition or as dress regulations, both the RMFA and the RMA had wore it as part of the British Army and its use remains today.
Regds,
button_guru
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[54Bty]

I wrote on another thread I would not comment again on the "Red Sash", so I will not.

Marc