American War of Independence

Britain

The warrant of 1768 specified that the First or Kings Color of every regiment was to be the Great Union. The second color was specified as being the regimental facing color. Regiments with red or white facings were to have the cross of St. George and the Union flag in the upper left canton. Those with black facings the same but over a black field. In the center of each color was a wreath of roses or thistles around the regimental number in Roman Numerals. Those regiments with ancient devices were allowed to display them.

Flags were in approximately 2 meters on the fly.
 
 

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Plate 1
Classic
Infantry Regiments

17th Foot (Royal Leicestershires)
42nd Royal Highland (Black Watch)
27th Foot. Inniskillings
64th Foot

Plate 4
Textured
Infantry Regiments

17th Foot (Royal Leicestershires)
42nd Royal Highland (Black Watch)
27th Foot. Inniskillings
64th Foot

 

Plate 2
Classic
Infantry Regiments

Butlers Rangers (Loyalists)
Queen's Rangers (Loyalists)
4th Kings Own Lancaster
63rd Foot Manchester

 

Plate 5
Textured
Infantry Regiments

Butlers Rangers (Loyalists)
Queen's Rangers (Loyalists)
4th Kings Own Lancaster
63rd Foot Manchester

 

Plate 3
Classic
Infantry Regiments
Generic Colors for British Army Regiments.

The central regimental numbers have been left deliberately vague so that they can be used for various regiments. THe regimental color should match the uniform facing color.

 

Plate 6
Textured
Infantry Regiments
Generic Colors for British Army Regiments.

The central regimental numbers have been left deliberately vague so that they can be used for various regiments. THe regimental color should match the uniform facing color.