Name/Title
1896 Canadian Infantry Frock worn by 1st Prince of Wales Fusiliers (1898-1910)Description
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
*** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION ***
A fine example of a 1896 Pattern Infantry Frock as worn by soldiers of the 1st Prince of Wales Regiment Fusiliers circa 1898-1910
From 1886 until 1910, the scarlet tunic was the service dress of the day. Equipment included a white buff-leather waist-belt with white ball bag and bayonet frog, white cross-belt over the left shoulder supporting a black ammunition pouch, white haversack on the left side, water-bottle, and square canvas pack. Like the volunteers, the regulars were armed with the three-banded Snider-Enfield rifle and triangular bayonet.? Officers wore braided blue patrol jackets with peaked forage caps, and a double Sam Browne belt with sword and pistol. High boots were common on active service.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
July 7, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 28, 2025
