COLOR GUARD
The mission of the Saramana Chapter Color Guard is:
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Presenting the spirit of the U.S. Revolutionary War through active participation in historical, educational, and patriotic events throughout Florida and other requested areas, always while wearing authentic period attire.
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Acting as the visible representative of the Sarmana Chapter and the Sons of the American Revolution by executing the ceremonial presentation of the American Flag and colors with the highest standard of military precision at all chapter meetings and within the broader community.
OUR UNIFORM
SAR recognizes two classes of uniforms for color guard members: Class A and Class B.​
CLASS B
Class B uniform is the easiest uniform for most members to assemble.
It consists of the following items:
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Navy Blue Blazer
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White dress shirt
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Gray/charcoal colored slacks
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SAR tie
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Tricorn hat.
A SAR tie can be purchased from the SAR Store. An optional SAR blazer patch, to be worn on the left breast pocket, can also be purchased at the same place.
A Tricorn hat can be purchased online at the following places:
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CLASS A
Color Guard members can assemble revolutionary-era clothing to represent either a Continental soldier or sailor, a militiaman, or a colonial clergyman.
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Members can choose to construct their own clothing items from available patterns or purchase them from on-line suppliers.
The easiest uniform to assemble would be that of a militiaman, as there were generally no uniforms for militia units, the “uniform” was whatever civilian clothing militiamen wore every day.
For militiamen, that would be:​​
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A hat (tricorn, round, or fur)
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A hunting shirt
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A white or checkered shirt, and vest
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Long britches or fall-front trousers
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Shoes (not necessarily buckle since the long pants leg will cover the buckle area)
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Clothing for colonial-era clergymen would generally be the same (with the exception of knee britches), but of finer quality and workmanship.
As to Continental uniforms, they would consist of:
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A tricorn hat
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A blue coat, with either a buff, red or white facing and trim
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White shirt and waistcoat
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Neckstock (linen or leather)
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White or buff knee britches, or fall-front trousers
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Buckle shoes (not necessary for fall-front trousers, as the pants will cover the buckle area)
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A pair of white gloves
