"French 7th Hussars in the Franco-Prussian War" Topic
6 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
In order to respect possible copyright issues, when quoting from a book or article, please quote no more than three paragraphs.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the 19th Century Discussion Message Board Back to the 19th Century Painting Guides Message Board
Areas of Interest19th Century
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Recent Link
Featured Ruleset
Featured Showcase Article
Featured Profile Article What was the origin of the 2nd French Intervention in Mexico? We have a song about that…
Featured Book Review
|
Please sign in to your membership account, or, if you are not yet a member, please sign up for your free membership account.
| Terry37 | 15 May 2009 6:10 a.m. PST |
Gentlemen, Here's another question that I have been having trouble determining the answer to. I am planning to do one of the mixed Hussar regiments for my Republic army, the 3rd, which had elements from the 4th and 7th hussars, each wearing their respective uniforms. I know that hte Chasseurs a Cheval wore a light green dolman with black cording, but I am not sure what color/shade of green the 7th Hussars wore? Was it a dark green like the Guides, or was it a light green like the Chasseurs? Again my thanks for your help. Terry |
| Ben Ten | 15 May 2009 9:54 a.m. PST |
Exactly the same shade as the Chasseurs A Cheval, with 9 rows of yellow braid and brass buttons. Garance collar and cuffs. The 4th were in light grey with white braid and pewter buttons, same number of rows, same cuffs and collar. |
| Terry37 | 15 May 2009 6:45 p.m. PST |
Thanks Captain, That is what I also found today in Knotel after I sent this post. I was looking at the Leinhart and Humbert plate on the Hussars and it looked like a darker shade of green, which is why I asked. Terry |
| Ben Ten | 16 May 2009 9:01 a.m. PST |
No problem Terry.
When you say you found it in Knotel, what is the name of the book? I know of Knotel but I'm not familiar with any texts. |
| Terry37 | 16 May 2009 8:32 p.m. PST |
Captain H, The Knotel book is called "Handbuch der Uniformkunde", but was also translated and printed in English in 1980. Hope this helps, Terry |
| nickinsomerset | 16 May 2009 10:53 p.m. PST |
|
|
