Research Findings

On this page you will find the results of research carried out by members of the 2/95th Re-enactment group. This research is a result of many of our members spending many hours researching archives, museums and other sources and once sufficient information to venture an opinion has been collated the results of our finding published for the benefit of not only our members but also the general public. These documents are active documents as research is a continuous process, as and when new information comes to light then this will be included.

If you have any comments on any of these documents we would welcome your views in our Forum.

If you use any of our material we would ask that you duly acknowledge the 2nd Battalion 95th Rifles Re-enactment Group.

   Click on the book to access the appropriate document in pdf format

Document Description of research. Document Description of research Research into the sword belt and ball bag worn by the 95th Rifles Re-creating the drill of the 95th Rifles and Light Infantry during the Napoleonic period for re-enacting groups Research into the regimental cap as worn by the 95th Rifles     Dress of the Rifle Corps in 1800-02 taken from the Rifle Brigade Chronicle     Research into the swords worn by 95th officers and Light Infantry officers. Dress of the Rifle Corps in 1801 taken from the Rifle Brigade Chronicle Colonel Norcott left an invaluable record of some of the accoutrements and methods of Riflemen of the 95th. This document details his records with respect to Powder horns, powder flasks, cartridge pouches, ball bags, Sword bayonets and lock covers. Research on the use of leather stocks and why the 2nd 95th Rifles group wear them. The Highland Company of the 95th Rifles.