Revolutionary War Musician Coat — Reversed Colors

Bring the sights and sounds of the American Revolution to life with the Revolutionary War Musician Coat – Reversed Colors. Inspired by the distinctive uniforms associated with Continental Army drummers and fifers, this 18th-century military coat features a striking red body, contrasting navy blue facings, traditional pewter buttons, and classic regimental tailoring.

Designed for Revolutionary War reenactments, historical performances, and living history presentations, this Continental Army musician uniform coat combines period-inspired styling with practical details. Its reversed color scheme distinguishes it from the familiar blue Continental regimental coat, making it especially suitable for historical drum and fife portrayals.

Revolutionary War Musician Coat Features

• Distinctive Reversed Colors: A vibrant red coat body is paired with navy blue lapels, collar, and cuffs, creating the contrasting appearance associated with Revolutionary War musician uniforms.
• 85% Wool Melton Blend: Constructed from substantial Melton fabric containing 85% wool and 15% nylon for a structured, traditional coat appearance.
• Linen Upper-Body Lining: The upper portion of the coat features linen lining for a period-inspired interior finish.
• Wool-Lined Coat Skirt: The lower skirt is lined with wool, complementing the coat's historical construction.
• Historically Styled Raw Edges: The collar, lapels, and cuffs feature intentionally unhemmed edges that reflect the traditional French-pattern design.
• Hook-and-Eye Chest Closure: Large hook-and-eye clasps fasten the coat securely at the chest.
• Lead-Free Pewter Buttons: Plain pewter buttons provide classic military styling and allow the lapel to be turned over and secured across the chest.
• Two Interior Pockets: Includes two inside double-welt pockets for storing small personal essentials.
• Adjustable Coat Tails: The skirt may be worn open to display decorative double red hearts on each tail, or the tails can be unclasped and worn closed.

Inspired by Continental Army Drum and Fife Uniforms

Drummers and fifers played an important role in 18th-century military life. Their music helped communicate orders, regulate daily routines, and accompany troops during marches and ceremonies.

Musicians were sometimes distinguished from other soldiers by contrasting or reversed uniform colors. This Revolutionary War drummer and fifer coat reflects that tradition through its bold red exterior and navy blue facings.

The coat's classic regimental silhouette, metal buttons, contrasting trim, and traditional construction details make it an attractive choice for recreating the appearance of a Continental Army musician during the American Revolution.

Ideal for Historical Reenactments and Performances

Whether you are portraying a military drummer, performing as a historical fifer, or participating in a living history event, this 18th-century musician regimental coat offers a distinctive foundation for your uniform.

• Revolutionary War drum and fife corps
• Continental Army musician reenactments
• Historical military music performances
• American colonial heritage events
• Living history demonstrations
• Museum and educational presentations
• 18th-century theatrical productions
• Historical costume and uniform collections

Product Specifications

Product Name	Revolutionary War Musician Coat – Reversed Colors
Product Type	Historical Military Musician Regimental Coat
Historical Era	18th Century / American Revolutionary War
Uniform Inspiration	Continental Army Drum and Fife Corps
Outer Fabric	Melton Wool Blend
Fabric Composition	85% Wool / 15% Nylon
Upper-Body Lining	Linen
Coat Skirt Lining	Wool
Primary Color	Red
Facing Color	Navy Blue
Buttons	Plain Lead-Free Pewter
Chest Closure	Large Hook-and-Eye Clasps
Interior Pockets	Two Double-Welt Pockets
Collar, Lapels and Cuffs	Unhemmed, Historically Styled Edges
Coat-Tail Design	Adjustable Skirt with Decorative Double Red Hearts on Each Tail
Chest Sizes	38–52 Inches, Even Sizes

Sizing and Fit Guide

This Revolutionary War musician coat is designed around actual chest measurements and is offered in even-numbered chest sizes from 38 to 52 inches. The pattern incorporates additional ease to accommodate traditional layering and comfortable movement.

To determine your size, measure around the fullest part of your chest with the measuring tape level and comfortably snug. Use your actual chest measurement rather than adding extra inches for clothing ease.

Reenactment Unit Guidance: If you belong to an organized Revolutionary War reenactment or drum and fife unit, confirm that the reversed-color uniform meets your group's historical clothing requirements before ordering.

What's Included?

1 × Revolutionary War Musician Coat – Reversed Colors

Please Note: This listing includes the coat only. Tricorn hats, waistcoats, shirts, breeches, stockings, shoes, drums, fifes, and other accessories shown in photographs are not included unless explicitly stated.

Complete Your Revolutionary War Musician Uniform

Pair this red and navy Continental musician coat with a traditional waistcoat, linen shirt, knee breeches, stockings, and a tricorn hat to create a coordinated 18th-century drum and fife uniform.

With its 85% wool Melton-blend fabric, contrasting navy blue facings, linen and wool lining, lead-free pewter buttons, functional pockets, and distinctive coat-tail details, the Revolutionary War Musician Coat – Reversed Colors brings historical character to reenactments, performances, and colonial military presentations.