Famous for their red coats with varied facing colors (yellow, green, or blue) on the collar and cuffs to denote different regiments. Most wore the "Belgic" shako, a tall cap with a false front.
Napoleon's forces were characterized by their iconic "Imperial Blue" coats, though supply shortages meant many line infantry units wore faded or more subdued versions during the 100 Days.
Included the Brunswickers (the "Death's Head" corps) in striking all-black uniforms with silver skull-and-crossbones badges, and the Dutch-Belgian troops who often wore dark blue or green coats. Uniforms of Waterloo in Color | PDF - Scribd
The most prestigious units, like the Old Guard Grenadiers, were distinguished by their tall bearskin caps featuring a brass plate with the Imperial eagle and a red plume.
Unlike the redcoats, the 95th Rifles wore dark "rifle green" uniforms with black facings and leather equipment to provide camouflage for their skirmishing role.
1815 | Uniforms Of Waterloo In Colour, 16-18 June
Famous for their red coats with varied facing colors (yellow, green, or blue) on the collar and cuffs to denote different regiments. Most wore the "Belgic" shako, a tall cap with a false front.
Napoleon's forces were characterized by their iconic "Imperial Blue" coats, though supply shortages meant many line infantry units wore faded or more subdued versions during the 100 Days. Uniforms of Waterloo in colour, 16-18 June 1815
Included the Brunswickers (the "Death's Head" corps) in striking all-black uniforms with silver skull-and-crossbones badges, and the Dutch-Belgian troops who often wore dark blue or green coats. Uniforms of Waterloo in Color | PDF - Scribd Famous for their red coats with varied facing
The most prestigious units, like the Old Guard Grenadiers, were distinguished by their tall bearskin caps featuring a brass plate with the Imperial eagle and a red plume. Included the Brunswickers (the "Death's Head" corps) in
Unlike the redcoats, the 95th Rifles wore dark "rifle green" uniforms with black facings and leather equipment to provide camouflage for their skirmishing role.