Napoleonic Army Uniform

SKU: CGO-NAU-0007 Categories: Napoleonic Army Uniform, Officer Uniform

Description

Headgear:
- Shako: A tall, cylindrical hat worn by infantry and artillery. It had a peak for protection and was often adorned with a brass plate or eagle emblem.
- Tricorne: A three-cornered hat, worn primarily by officers and some cavalry units.
- Chapeau de Brigade: A large, plumed hat worn by officers, especially for ceremonial duties.
Coat/Tunic:
- Greatcoat: Worn over the regular tunic, made of wool and designed to protect soldiers in cold weather.
- Frock Coat: Worn by officers and senior ranks, often made from fine wool and decorated with gold or silver lace.
- Double-breasted Jackets: Commonly worn by infantry, with large brass buttons down the front and cuffs adorned with distinctive piping or braiding.
- Epaulettes: Decorative shoulder pieces worn by officers, often signifying rank.
Trousers:
- Breeches: Worn by officers and cavalry. These were tight-fitting and ended just below the knee, often worn with knee-high boots.
- Pantalon: A longer version of trousers worn by infantry, made of wool or linen.
Boots and Footwear:
- Boots: Officers, cavalry, and infantrymen wore tall leather boots, often with a polished finish.
- Gaiters: Worn by soldiers to protect the lower legs from mud and debris, particularly in the field.
Gloves: Worn by officers and higher ranks, especially during ceremonial duties.

Infantry: Often wore blue coats with red or white facings (lapels, cuffs, and collar). The blue color was iconic and represented the French Revolution and its ideals.
Cavalry: Wore green or dark blue tunics, with more elaborate decorations such as braiding and galloons (gold or silver threads).
Artillery: Wore dark blue or grey coats with distinctive white facings. Artillery units had specialized uniforms to distinguish them.
Elite Units: Special units like the Imperial Guard had more elaborate uniforms, often adorned with gold and silver decorations, as well as additional plumes or eagle motifs.