This uniform information has been compiled with the help of the National Army Museum, Chelsea. Uniform details for the British contingent were as follows.

16th Light Dragoons

Raised in August 1759, they wore the standard dragoon coat but without lapels. The headgear was the black light dragoon helmet with red horsehair tail, black turban band and white metal fittings. Light calf-length boots were worn instead of the usual heavy ones and the shoulder belt had a swivel attached to enable the carbine to be fired whilst mounted. The carbine and pistols were all shortened to make them lighter but the bayonet for the carbine seems to have been retained. Facings were black, regimental lace was white for the men and silver for the officers. Neck cloths were black. Saddlecloths were white with a red / blue / red border stripe and a XVI LD badge in the corner. Holster caps bore a yellow GR. All ranks rode black horses except for the drummers who rode greys. Horses were strong and agile beasts of less than 15 hands high.

3rd (Buffs) Regiment

A long established unit with many battle honours. Uniform was the standard infantry uniform with buff facings, red breeches and silver buttons.

67th (Lamberts) Regiment

Raised in 1756 from the second battalion of the 20th foot. Uniform was the standard infantry uniform with light yellow facings, red breeches and silver buttons.

75th (Boscawens) Regiment 

Raised in 1756 from the second battalion of the 37th foot. Uniform was the standard infantry uniform with red facings, red breeches and silver buttons.

83rd (Armstrongs) Regiment

Raised in Ireland in 1758. Uniform was the standard infantry uniform with white facings, red breeches and silver buttons.

85th (Craufords) Regiment

Raised in July 1759 as the 'Regiment of Light Infantry or Royal Volunteers'. This unit had no special training as light infantry and apart from the unusual uniform was the same as the other foot. The uniform consisted of a short red coat without lapels, blue facings, white waistcoats and breeches and silver buttons. All ranks carried swords, hung from buff cross belts, the officers carrying short muskets or fuzils and wearing their sashes around the waist. Headgear was a hat turned up in front 'in the manner of Henry VIII' laced white and sporting a white feather plume. Short calf-length, black gaiters were worn.

91st (Blayneys) Regiment

Raised in Ireland in 1760. Uniform was the standard infantry uniform with black facings, red breeches and silver buttons.

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