Saturday, May 30, 2015

India: Bataillon de l'Inde

At Pondicherry the french Bataillon de l'Inde has turned out for a parade...
[New unit: comprising a mix of Foundry, Crusader, Front Rank figures]

4 comments:

  1. Can you imagine wearing that uniform in the heat and humidity?! Yike! And I agree with A.W.--fine looking unit.

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    1. generally the European troops in India would not have worn the full uniform - most likely no waistcoat, gaiters or socks - their coats would be local thinner material died to a closest match and maybe alternative cooler headgear

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