"French 'fleurs de lys' ornaments 7YW" Topic

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42flanker	10 Jul 2019 4:09 a.m. PST
Greetings all. I'd be grateful for guidance as to whether French troops of the Seven Year War period wore any ornamentation on their coats that took the form of a 'fleur de lys' badge – for instance to secure the turnbacks of their coats. Might the symbol have been displayed anywhere else on the uniform? I am thinking of something that might provide a trophy or souvenir. My knowledge of this subject is sketchy. I am particularly interested in the campaigns for control of islands in the West Indies. Many thanks
Camcleod	11 Jul 2019 7:37 a.m. PST
Buttons appear plain and turn-backs have a small heart design. At least for this Regt. Kronoskaf may have more info. link
42flanker	11 Jul 2019 10:33 a.m. PST
Thanks, Camcleod, for that and for the link.
18th Century Guy	12 Jul 2019 12:37 p.m. PST
Officers in some branches would have the fleur de lys on the turnbacks.
42flanker	04 Sep 2019 5:50 a.m. PST
"Officers in some branches would have the fleur de lys on the turnbacks." Belated thanks for this. Which branches might that be.
von Schwartz	04 Sep 2019 5:13 p.m. PST
There may be some, I would have to check what few refences I have left to me. If so, it would be on a regiment by regiment basis. I do seem to recall something to this effect. @18th Century Guy Officers in some branches would have the fleur de lys on the turnbacks.

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