Friday 27 March 2015

Thursday 19 March 2015

Light dragoon helmet

Emsdorf Helmet, 1774. This style of helmet was worn by the 15th Light Dragoons between 1770-1784. It takes it name from the Battle of Emsdorf 1760, in which the regiment pursued and defeated a large force of French Infantry. Emsdorf was the first Battle Honour to be awarded to a regiment of the British Army. From here

Compagnies Franches de la Marine 1718

 at least I think it is 1718 - please correct me if I am wrong...
wiki

Saturday 14 March 2015

Sunday 8 March 2015

Redcoats on campaign

Thanks to Norm for this. Go here to see a piece on how the rigours of campaign affected British soldiers

Garnison de Québec. Compagnies franches de la Marine

www.lagarnisondequebec.com