Hi Planeteers.
After seeing Ridley Scotts sci fi take on the doomed Franklin expedition im rather taken by the assortment of uniforms on show.Was wondering if anybody has knowledge regarding the Naval uniforms of this time scale c.1840s.What i would like to know is what are the yellow or maybe golden bands that some of the crew are wearing on the peaked caps?.Plus any pointers to book references of the time particularly the Royal Marine detachments?,As its a t.v adaptation i was wondering if the uniforms arent true to the time with artistic license applied.I seem to recall the Royal marines wearing greatcoats with white leather straps over both shoulders.Any book help would be welcome.
Cheers gang and stay safe.
Richard.
After seeing Ridley Scotts sci fi take on the doomed Franklin expedition im rather taken by the assortment of uniforms on show.Was wondering if anybody has knowledge regarding the Naval uniforms of this time scale c.1840s.What i would like to know is what are the yellow or maybe golden bands that some of the crew are wearing on the peaked caps?.Plus any pointers to book references of the time particularly the Royal Marine detachments?,As its a t.v adaptation i was wondering if the uniforms arent true to the time with artistic license applied.I seem to recall the Royal marines wearing greatcoats with white leather straps over both shoulders.Any book help would be welcome.
Cheers gang and stay safe.
Richard.