Guest Rick Research Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Sheet metal of pomegranates? Alas, poor Babelfischy!!!!How about the Sub Lieutenant himself-- any way to trace subsequent career, or is that, in effect, a discharge certificate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Mad Libs I've been trying to find Pech on the web with zero luck. When I stop looking then I'll run across some info on him. thanks,barry Edited February 21, 2009 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 One last question - What is that French hat/Cap Called?thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 That is a Phrygian cap-- emblem of freed slaves in old republican and imperial Rome. The French called it the "bonnet rouge" from its color.* Don't let Babelfischy NEAR Phrygian! * I read many very strange things when I was a child growing up alone on a prison island and all. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks Rick Phrygian cap/Bonnet RougeWikihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bust_Attis_CdM.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Or if blue, see under "Smurf." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Nap #227 September 1807The leadership position in the 1st Battalion of Sappers is vacant now that S. Rousselet has gone into pension as granted by your decree of August 12 last. To replace this officer in the command, I have the honor of proposing to Your Majesty S. Pradeau?based on the services that he rendered in the last campaigns and on the fact that a lack of vacancies had kept him from receiving a titled position. Enclosed [not present] is a list of his services and a draft of the decree spelling out my proposal.(Signed)NAPOLEONCLARK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Consul BonaparteOn behalf of the French People.Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic appoints the President Bidaulth legislator of the Criminal Tribunal of Siene and Maru for functions of Court Judge by the Senate in Paris.(Signed)Bonaparte(MARET)ABRIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 First Consul Seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) :D Edited February 21, 2009 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) This is a leave request signed by General Dorsenne in Spain. Dorsenne was CO of the Grenadiers of the Old Guard. He died after a trepanning operation to relieve brain pressure after his wound at Essling.Colin Edited February 21, 2009 by ColinRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Close-up of signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 and a period portrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) This is a "Napole" signed letter to Prince Eugene ordering the estblishment of the Royal Italian Guard. This branch of the Imperial Guard has always fascinated me due to the extensive reminiscences left behind by members of their experiences in the 1812 campaign. With his usual attention to detail, Napoleon orders uniform details and suggests company commanders of the newly established Guards of Honour.If anyone is interested I can post the typed text as I printed it off fiche from my local ref. library using Napoleon's Correspondance.Colin Edited February 21, 2009 by ColinRF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Here's the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Fantastic! Always glad to see a document by a veteran of the Egyptian campaign.thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 The document seems to be dated the 20th of June 1805. Napoleon was crowned King of Italy in Milan on the 26 of May 1805, so the new King needs a Royal Guard.thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would be VERY interested. I too have always admired this unit. The northern Italian troops were superb in battle, unlike their southern cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Will do - I'll will have dig it out and scan it in. It may take a few days now that the weekend has passed.Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRF Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I found my translation:My Cousin, I send my decree to you on the formation of the Royal Guard; you can print it and publish it. The Minister for the war will order that those who would like to join should register with the Prefect of their Department. At the same time you will present to me four commanders for the Corps and twelve captains for the Velites, choosing men of fortune, popularity and influence. You will send to Paris those who are necessary to supplement the guard of the line; upon arrival I will organize them myself. As for the remainder, you will send them to the gendarmerie and you will do what will be laid out by the Minister of War. It seems me that Mr. Martinengo, who has been useful, who from time immemorial has been attached, and who has just controlled the Brescia Guards of Honour, could control the Brescia company. You will rule on the quartering of the troops; you will carry out a review, and will make known me to what that will cost. You will also rule on the uniforms; the Guards of Honour will have richest, then the Velites. You will make regulations for service within the palace and on escort, by giving the primary posts to the Guards of Honour, the second to the velites and the third to the guard of the line. If voluntary enlistment is not sufficient, one could reconsider drawing replacements from the conscription of 1804; those who will come from the conscriptions of 1805 and 1806 will only be used to fill in the companies. Napoleon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hello,This is an example of a french passport dated the November 20, 1806.thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Passport granted by the Duke of Frias [Diego Lopez Pacheco-Tellez-Giron (1754/1811)] to the treasurer general of Castile, Don Fernando de Roxas. The document is also covered by the French Minister of External Relations (Champagny, duc de Cadore) and Minister General of Police (Savary, duc de Rovigo).December 28, 1810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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