1856 Colour Sergeant Tunic of the 6th Fusiliers (Rifle) Regiment of Montreal

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

The only known example to exist of a 1856 french cuff pattern Colour Sergeant tunic (the earliest example of a Confederation Canada ‘Red Coat’ Scarlet tunic ranked to a Colour Sergeant) is that of the 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry (CGG)

The only known example to exist of a 1856 french cuff pattern Colour Sergeant tunic (the earliest example of a Confederation Canada ‘Red Coat’ Scarlet tunic ranked to a Colour Sergeant) is that of the 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry (CGG)

Name/Title

1856 Colour Sergeant Tunic of the 6th Fusiliers (Rifle) Regiment of Montreal

Description

*** For Museum archive records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** CGG - Truly a one of a kind from 1856! The oldest known Canadian CSGT “Red Coat” … The only known example to exist of a 1856 french cuff pattern Colour Sergeant tunic (the earliest example of a Confederation Canada ‘Red Coat’ Scarlet tunic ranked to a Colour Sergeant) is that of the 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry (CGG) and will be soon on loan display in the CGG Museum. Historic context: This was the very first Canadian Army (British Army design) single breasted tunic for Officers and Senior NCOs - (CSgt and above) and was worn durint the Indian Mutiny period. Prior to this, Officers wore double breasted tunics. This was in the private collection of Kasman Tailors - a Montreal Tailor who moved to Toronto and owned a uniform business. This very tunic has been featured and showcased by The Canadian War Museum and publications by renowned Canadian military historian Rene Chartrand. Source: Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Collection

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

September 26, 2023

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

February 16, 2026