A bit beardy I know but I am trying to do some models of revolutionary cavalry and have realised I do not have a proper handle on this.
I have been studying photos, and my conclusions are that
Federale cavalry:
a) invariably carry the carbine slung diagonally across the back over the left shoulder.
b) They also appear to have always carried a sabre too, from the waistbelt.
c) They do not appear to be armed with a pistol.
d) ammunition is carried in pouches rather than bandoleers
Revolutionaries:
a) never carry the carbine/rifle slung across the back, but always in a holster under the leg; sometimes butt forward, sometimes butt backwards; invariably on the right side but one photo has it under the left, butt forward.
b) occasionally officer carry a sabre, under the left leg
c) they are sometimes/often armed with a pistol, sometimes two
d) ammo is mostly carried in bandoleers, around the waist and across the body in both directions; one, two and three (most frequent), four and even five at a time
Can anybody add information, suggest corrections, point to photos of other methods, provide evidence which confirms or contradicts please?
Thanks
Mike B
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