| This pictorial glossary is provided as an aid
to wargamers wishing to know more about Napoleonic era uniforms and equipment.
Note that there are numerous redundant definitions, but that all of the
listings combined serve to help define a great majority of uniform features.
Each "model" is identified for reference. |
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French
Infantry 1800 - 1807 |
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Austrian
Infantry 1800 - 1809 |
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French Guard
Grenadier
This is the dress uniform of the Grenadier's a Pied. Another
detail is the brass ring which most wore through their ear. |
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French Hussar
Trooper
Note the campaign style trousers which have been reinforced for
riding long (very long) distances. The braided, waist-cut tunic which was worn
beneath the pelisse was called the dolman. |
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French
Cuirassier Trooper
Not visible in this view is the black horse-hair mane
which is attached to the crest of the helmet, and which flows down the back of
the armor.
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