| GreatScot72 | 30 Jul 2012 6:32 p.m. PST |
Interesting photo gallery from 1858:
link I felt a little chill when I realized that many of these men were likely present at Waterloo. No big deal if you have already seen similar photos, but I thought that those like me who never have would enjoy it. |
| JLA105 | 30 Jul 2012 9:34 p.m. PST |
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| yorkie o1 | 31 Jul 2012 1:46 a.m. PST |
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 Flashman14  | 31 Jul 2012 2:42 a.m. PST |
Great find …
The uniforms really are spectacular – I love Napoleonics … |
| bgbboogie | 31 Jul 2012 4:38 a.m. PST |
i love the last one that Sergeant is proud as new born father no wonder his troops did so well……old Bonney. |
| GreatScot72 | 31 Jul 2012 6:30 a.m. PST |
Yes, several really left an impression on me as well:
The pride evident in these men, combined with the care they must have lavished on their old uniforms speaks volumes to me about the caliber of these soldiers. These reunions must have been quite nostalgic and moving for the participants. |
| Frederick | 31 Jul 2012 7:02 a.m. PST |
The Old Guard Sergeant – 1809 – 1815 – would have have a few tales to tell! As noted, proud men – thanks for posting |
| jdr1066 | 31 Jul 2012 9:46 a.m. PST |
I have loved looking at these photos since I first saw them. Now I have a pedantic question. In the picture of M. Maire, 7th Hussars, 1809-15, the fur trim on the pelisse seems to be white (or at least a light color). I thought the fur on the pelisse for the 7th Hussars should be black? Can anybody comment on this? I am in the middle of painting mine…. Thanks. |
| dam0409 | 31 Jul 2012 12:43 p.m. PST |
Jdr1066, This view shows one with white. |
| jdr1066 | 31 Jul 2012 2:32 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the reply -
I now think maybe officer's (and NCO's?) pelisse's used white trim? I am really new to the period and my copy of the Funcken books is in French – which I only pretend to read. I might have missed that detail… |
| baltojake | 16 Aug 2012 5:32 p.m. PST |
I have seen a few of these before but several are new to me. I really enjoy them. Thank you very much!!! |
receives a gift from his wife…
