Continental Regimental Coat — French Pattern

Step into the history of the American Revolution with the Continental Regimental Coat – French Pattern, a distinctive 18th-century military-style coat featuring a rich navy blue body, bold red facings, traditional pewter buttons, and decorative red heart-shaped coat-tail details. Inspired by French-pattern Continental Army uniforms, this coat offers an authentic period-inspired appearance for Revolutionary War reenactments, living history events, historical presentations, and theatrical productions.

Crafted from a substantial Melton wool-blend fabric (85% wool and 15% nylon), this Revolutionary War regimental coat combines traditional styling with practical construction. Linen lines the upper section, while wool lines the skirt. Distinctive unfinished edges on the collar, lapels, and cuffs reflect the historical construction details associated with this French-pattern design.

Key Features of the French-Pattern Regimental Coat

• Premium Melton Wool Blend: Constructed from 85% wool and 15% nylon fabric for a substantial, structured military-coat feel.
• Classic Continental Army Colors: Navy blue coat body with contrasting red collar, lapels, and cuffs for a striking Revolutionary War uniform appearance.
• Traditional Interior Lining: The upper section is lined with linen, while the coat skirt features wool lining.
• Historically Styled Raw Edges: The collar, lapels, and cuffs feature intentionally unhemmed edges consistent with the French-pattern design.
• Hook-and-Eye Chest Closure: Large hook-and-eye clasps secure the coat at the chest.
• Functional Buttoned Lapels: The lapel can be turned over and fastened across the chest using plain, lead-free pewter buttons.
• Two Interior Pockets: Includes two inside double-welt pockets for convenient storage of small essentials.
• Convertible Coat Tails: The skirt can be worn open to display decorative double red hearts on each coat tail, or unclasped and worn closed for an alternative period look.

Inspired by 18th-Century French Military Styling

Military dress during the American Revolutionary War incorporated a variety of European influences, including French-inspired tailoring and regimental detailing. This French-pattern Continental Army coat captures that distinctive aesthetic through its contrasting red facings, structured navy blue body, traditional closures, and carefully detailed coat tails.

The coat's unfinished facing edges, functional fastening arrangements, and decorative heart-shaped tail details help distinguish it from simpler colonial military coats. Its versatile construction allows reenactors to adapt the coat's appearance to different historical portrayals and occasions.

Designed for Revolutionary War Reenactments

Whether portraying a Continental Army soldier, participating in an educational demonstration, or preparing for a historical production, this Revolutionary War French-pattern regimental coat provides a distinctive foundation for a period-inspired uniform.

• American Revolutionary War reenactments
• Continental Army historical portrayals
• 18th-century living history events
• Colonial military demonstrations
• Historical museum and educational programs
• Period theater, film, and stage productions
• Historical photography and costume collections

Product Specifications

Product Name	Continental Regimental Coat – French Pattern
Historical Era	18th Century / American Revolutionary War
Coat Style	French-Pattern Continental Regimental Coat
Outer Fabric	Melton Wool Blend
Fabric Composition	85% Wool / 15% Nylon
Upper Interior Lining	Linen
Coat Skirt Lining	Wool
Primary Color	Navy Blue
Facing Color	Red
Buttons	Plain Lead-Free Pewter
Chest Closure	Large Hook-and-Eye Clasps
Pockets	Two Interior Double-Welt Pockets
Coat-Tail Details	Double Red Hearts on Each Tail
Available Chest Sizes	38–52 Inches (Even Sizes)

Sizing and Fit Information

This Continental regimental coat is sized according to actual chest measurements, with even-numbered chest sizes ranging from 38 to 52 inches. The coat pattern includes additional ease to accommodate comfortable movement and layering over traditional period garments.

For the best fit, measure around the fullest part of your chest while keeping the measuring tape level and comfortably snug. Use your actual body chest measurement rather than adding extra inches for ease.

Historical Reenactment Note: If you are purchasing this coat for an organized Revolutionary War reenactment unit, check your unit's uniform and authenticity requirements before ordering.

What's Included?

1 × Continental Regimental Coat – French Pattern

Please Note: This listing is for the regimental coat only. Tricorn hats, waistcoats, shirts, breeches, stockings, footwear, muskets, and other accessories shown in lifestyle images are not included unless explicitly stated in the product options.

Complete Your Continental Army Uniform

Pair this navy blue and red French-pattern coat with an 18th-century waistcoat, linen shirt, knee breeches, stockings, and a traditional tricorn hat to create a coordinated Revolutionary War military ensemble.

With its 85% wool Melton-blend exterior, contrasting red facings, linen and wool lining, lead-free pewter buttons, functional closures, interior pockets, and decorative coat tails, the Continental Regimental Coat – French Pattern is an excellent choice for reenactors, living history enthusiasts, performers, and collectors of 18th-century military clothing.