JakeTee Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Gents, Came across this painting. Does this uniform look familiar? Thanks, Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeTee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Sorry, I meant to include a question mark in my subject: "A British Army Uniform?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Certainly the colors are similar to the 11th Hussars (The Cherry Pickers), who formed part of the Light Brigade at the battle of Balaklava. However, you would expect the plume to be crimson and white. Not to be stereotypical, but doesn't he have more of a Continental cast of countenance? Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Try this escellent site for starters! http://www.hussards-photos.com/UK_home.htm hope it helps. Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odulf Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would say, Continental, and to be more specific Belgian. Hanging from the left shoulder are two little "mats" of braid, these are worn by both Belgian and Dutch guards. As the uniform is not Dutch, it is likely to be Belgian. The colors of the uniform are of little significance for the nationality, because the combination of red breeches and a blue tunic was worn by many Hussars Regiments in Europe. However, it need not be a Hussar, it can also be an officer belonging to a staff, the uniforms sometimes are very similar. On his chest I notice one silver medal and the Italian Order of the Holy Maurice and Lasarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I think hes' from Piedmont @ 1860. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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