The series of regimental prints produced by Edward Dayes in 1792-3 give valuable information on the whole uniform. The hat is at a transition stage where the front corner of the old tricorn shape has almost disappeared to transform it into a bicorne hat. A white plume stands up behind a black silk cockade and the hat itself is edged with white tape. The scarlet coat worn by the officer has only one epaulette on the right shoulder; only senior ranks had them on both shoulders. He is armed with a sword, kept in a sheath supported on his white leather shoulder-belt. He has a white waistcoat and his crimson silk sash of office is worn under the coat, tied on the left side.
The Private soldier of the 9th holds his musket in the ‘present arms’ position. His red coat has yellow shoulder straps which help to hold his two shoulder-belts in place. One, on the right shoulder supports his bayonet and the other supports a black leather ammunition pouch. Both officer and private have white breeches with black gaiters fastened with innumerable buttons.
Regimental Details | Uniforms
