"French Uniform Identification, 1860s" Topic
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| Storyforu | 16 Aug 2017 7:56 a.m. PST |
Any idea what units are represented here?
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| Shedman | 16 Aug 2017 8:54 a.m. PST |
The guys at the back in the "slouch" hats look like Austrian Legion The ones wearing havelocks could be any Imperial army unit. From the look of their uniform I don't think that they are Belgians It also looks like a bunch of sailors on the right but I wasn't aware that the Imperial army had any sailors Interesting photo – where did you find it? |
| Major B | 16 Aug 2017 2:19 p.m. PST |
I agree Austrian Legion. I would think fairly early as they are wearing the initial uniform. I would guess Mexican units for the others. |
79thPA  | 16 Aug 2017 4:32 p.m. PST |
The Austrian Legion is my guess as well. Where did you find the pic? |
| jurgenation | 16 Aug 2017 4:48 p.m. PST |
Austrian Legion iS correct..French Sailors is also correct..they operated on the coastw/ the volunteers dMartinique and naval artillery. And yes Imperaial infantry is also correct.Probably on their way to Baghdad on the Border w/ Texas. |
| Storyforu | 17 Aug 2017 9:24 a.m. PST |
Thanks for all the answers. *Where did you find the pic?*
"French Military and Naval Personnel at Dock with Ship Carrying Cotton Cargo."
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| Storyforu | 17 Aug 2017 9:27 a.m. PST |
With reference to the Officer's Hat-Chicken*, how is this factored into game terms? Does it add to the leadership abilities? Accuracy? Elan? I know the ChapeauPolo were intended to terrify the enemy in Algeria.
* Which begs the question, "which came first? The promotion or the chicken?" |
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