French Marine Impression

[AtlatlMan]

Has anyone here done, or known someone who has done, a Compagnies Franches de la Marine impression? Any recommendations for resources on these guys? I have "Sketchbook '56 Vol. 2, The French Marines" but that's about it.

 

[French Colonial]

Has anyone here done, or known someone who has done, a Compagnies Franches de la Marine impression? Any recommendations for resources on these guys? I have "Sketchbook '56 Vol. 2, The French Marines" but that's about it.

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Head on over to FB and look around some
Les Garnisons des Pays d'en Haut

 

[Johnny Tremain]

French Canadian Boot - Solier de Boeuf

www.arrowmoc.com

Been wearing these since 1994. Best boot/moc Ive ever owned.

 

[chorizo]

The Compagnies franches de la marine in Canada — The French-Canadian Genealogist

Many groups of immigrants that landed on Canadian soil in the 17th century are well-known and well-studied: the Filles du roi, the Filles à marier and the soldiers of the Carignan-Salières regiment, to name a few. Most of us with French-Canadian roots will often come across another group of soldiers

www.tfcg.ca

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

There is some info on this site, which Issac Walters (French in Wisconsin) used to host, but note he is dropping the site ‘someday’, link = Soldiers

Also see where he says he has archived every blog he ever made, link = Living in History - French in Wisconsin Archives

Issac is a history teacher and for years did awesome research into his French persona, but as of late he has discovered his Scottish roots and now runs around in kilts … so much so that he sold off his Fusil de Chasse!

I’m in the Northeast and tried doing ‘French’ for a few years, but I was the only one … too many dreaded Anglais around here, lol!

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Been wearing these since 1994. Best boot/moc Ive ever owned.

Agreed! Too bad they are not made anymore … made the same way they were in the 1700s to ‘boot’, no pun intended. Wore them hunting one trip when every day started out at 6 to 8-degrees F and my feet were never cold.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Arrow told me to call them, they had old stock and kits that had not been made.
That was last year so I have to believe they still have some.
One ringy dingy.....

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Ouch … BEWARE … it was reported here & on other MZL Forums that the man who started the company had passed away and for a while … people were ordering mocs and such items and uhhhhh, well … were not getting them.

Online searches shows a few stories, plus this one where the daughter closed the business, but may have been selling off parts/kits only: Arrow Moccasin officially closes

 

[Mas Casa]

South Union Mills offers a souliers de bouf. You could also check out The Forces of Montcalm and Wolff for links to groups who can help with your research. The Sketchbooks are a good start, but not the finish. Stuart Lilie at Ft Ticonderoga also has good info, such as this: 3 Steps to a Better French Army Portrayal | Fort Ticonderoga.

 

[Fitzhugh Williams]

I have done milicien and CfM for over 15 years. I do it as often as possible, because it involves a lot of travel for me. Just be careful of your sources and don't base your kit on what others use. Some are correct, some are not.

 

[fireman1]

There was a group in the Michigan area doing it. Saw them at a few different history days type events. Haven't seen them in years.

 

[Belleville]

Keep an eye out for Kevin Gélinas' new book. I do not think it has been printed as yet.

 

[Fitzhugh Williams]

Keep an eye out for Kevin Gélinas' new book. I do not think it has been printed as yet.

I heard there is some problem getting it published. I hope not.

 

[godutch]

Check out a guy named John Soule on FB. He commanded French Forces (mostly F&I) twenty + yrs. ago here in the NE and I think he'd be a treasure trove for you. He did an outstanding portrayal.