Chasseurs d' Afrique 1870

[waynetmorrissey]

I am working on a vignette of the 3rd Regt Chasseurs d' Afrique during their charge at the battle of Sedan in 1870. I am trying to find detailed information on their uniform and equipment. I have information on their earlier uniforms 1845-1854. Looking specifically for details on their jacket, equipment (personal and horse), and sword.

Diagrams or photos would be a great help.

Thanks all.

Wayne

 

[waynetmorrissey]

Well....either I have offended everyone by asking a question about something French...or everyone is as clueless on this subject as I am....

Wayne

 

[garyjd]

Wayne, I doubt anyone is feeling offended. I'm sure there is at least one article in a past issue of UNIFORMES or TRADITION magazine. If I happen to find anything i'll forward it along.~Gary

 

[marcellin de marbot]

Hello Wayne,
I am an italian fan of Napoleonic history and figures, then I don't know well the Second Empire. However, I have something of Chasseurs d'Afrique...but I don't know how to post images, I am not registered in those free nets where to locate images. If you send me a private post with your mail address, I'll send you what I have.
Cheers
MdM
At this moment, try to this page web...
http://www.piedsnoirs-aujourdhui.com/imag37/chass01.jpg