Napoleonic Uniform Plates
Six plates from the Field Commander collection: infantry and cavalry of France, Britain and Prussia in the Waterloo campaign of 1815.
France
Infantry
Old Guard Grenadier
The bearskin and dark blue coat distinguish the senior grenadiers of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard.
Line cavalry
Chevau-Léger Lancer
A mounted lancer of the French line cavalry, distinct from the Imperial Guard’s lancer regiments.
Britain
Infantry
Line Grenadier Company
The grenadier company was one of a British line battalion’s two flank companies, alongside its light company.
Light cavalry
Hussar
British hussars served as light cavalry; their braided dress followed the Hungarian hussar tradition.
Prussia
Infantry
Landwehr Line
The Landwehr citizen infantry formed a substantial part of the Prussian army during the Waterloo campaign.
Light cavalry
Hussar
Prussian hussars were light cavalry, used for reconnaissance, screening and mounted action.
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