Cuirassier à pied officier wearing M2 gas mask.
Officier de Cuirassiers, vers 1855
Officier de Cuirassiers, vers 1855
Uniform of the French 8th Cuirassier Regiment as would be worn going into WWI. Virtually identical to that worn during Napoleon’s days.
French Cuirassier’s armor Mle1825 for troopers of Charles X’s Royal Guard
Note the personal arms of the Bourbon royal family, featuring both France and Navarre.
French Cuirassier’s armor Mle1825 for troopers of Charles X’s Royal Guard
Note the personal arms of the Bourbon royal family, featuring both France and Navarre.
Cuirassier receiving bread while on the march.
5th regiment of cuirassiers, de-train.
