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Current
Positions
In a full strength Battalion there exists
10 companies. One Light, one Grenadier and eight Centre Companies.
Light Company
The light company traditionally embarked on skirmishing in battle,
picking off officers and NCO's, causing confusion amongst enemy
ranks. By the Napoleonic Wars it was often used as another heavy
element of the Batallion. The light company was the 2nd Flank
Company of any Regiment. the uniform differs slightly from the
other companies, but most noticeably wings on the shoulders and
a green plume on the shako.
The Light Company of the 2nd Queen's Royal currently has vacancies
in its ranks. Suitable canditates should be of intelligent mind
and spirit, be of fitness to move swiftly in order around the
field of battle.
If you are musically minded, there is a
position of Drummer/Bugler open.
Centre Company
The centre company makes up the bulk of the regiment and was traditionally
used as the heavy elements of the regiment. Most new recruits
start out in the Centre Company. The Centre Company is characterised
as having tuffs on the shoulders and a white over red plume on
the shako.
The Centre Companies of the 2nd Queen's Royal is taking new recruits.
We are currently filling out our number 1 Company and will be
looking to start the 2nd Company this year.
In addition we have two vacancies for drummers to provide drill
and battle support.
If you are musically minded, there is a
position of Drummer/Fifer open.
Grenadier Company
The Grenadier Company is the 1st Flank Company of the Regiment.
it was traditionally made up of the most experienced, tallest
and strongest of rank and file. the Grenadiers once used and carried
grenades to destroy fortifications etc. but by the Napoleonic
wars stood in close ranks like the Centre Companies. They were
often used as the shock troops of a Battalion. The Grenadier Company
is characterised by wings on the shoulders and a white plume.
On parade Grenadiers wear the bearskin.
The Grenadier company of the 2nd Queen's Royal has recently been
established, and is currently looking for members. Potential canditates
should be tall and well built, around the 6ft mark is preferred.
If you are musically minded, there is a
position of Drummer/Fifer open. |
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What
do I need?
You will need to wear reproduction period
clothing for the role you are portraying. We expect members to
obtain their own kit, however, we provide you with all the help
you need. If you intend to be a soldier, besides your uniform
you will need to obtain a shotgun licence and a black powder or
an explosives licence, depending on your local constabulary. These
will allow you to carry a musket and be issued with cartridges.
See our FAQ
for more detail on some of these questions.
However, we do not expect you to pay for
your uniform all at once; where possible we can lend you equipment
until you can aquire your own. For those who are good at sewing,
we can supply patterns so that you can make your own uniforms.
Alternatively, there is sometimes some secondhand equipment on
the market which will cut costs dramatically.
We are always on the lookout for new suppliers,
so if you are good at sewing or leatherwork you can also make
items of equipment to sell to other members.
Many of our ladies make their own dresses,
after researching contemporary patterns. But period dresses can
also be bought from various suppliers, or obtained at re-enactors'
fairs.
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