His Majesty Don Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, wearing a General’s
Peninsular rayadillo campaign uniform complete with scarlet and gold
sash. The General’s rank insignia on the collar and cuff is on a scarlet
wool backing, used only for a short time between 1911 and 1914. The
left pocket of his tunic is embroidered with the combined emblems of
four different knightly Military Orders to which he belonged.
A 1907 dated image of a Light Cavalryman. This time from a regiment that
wore a silver trimmed sky blue shako. The headgear of the Cazadores de
Caballería ran the spectrum from shako to fur busby to metal spiked
helmet depending on the regiment. The uniform is sky blue trimmed white.
The double breasted tunic would be replaced in 1909 with a single
breasted model. His mount is decked out in regulation horse furniture,
also sky blue with white trim and the Cavalry branch insignia. He is
armed with a Model 1895 Cavalry saber.
NCO of the 20th. Light Infantry, or
“Cazadores”, Battalion “Manila” in full marching order, late 1890s. The
Model 1886 Infantry greatcoat has a green collar with the hunter’s horn
insignia with unit number in the twist. The shoulder wings are also
green. A black oilcloth field cover protects his shako.
Spanish Army Kepi