French Empress dragoon

[kevin]

First i wish too everyone a happy new year.

I'am in the middle of painting Pegaso's Empress dragoon officer and i need some clarification of a few points.

The insrtructions state that the buttons are silver and that the aiguilette sould silver as well, is this right ? as he is an officer sould they not be gold?
i have check thought my books but i'am not sure.
Could somebody please put right


Thanks
Kevin

p.s picts to follow

 

[marcellin de marbot]

Hi Kevin,
Aiguillettes and epaulettes are "aurore"(orange) for the soldiers, GOLD for the officers. Brass buttons for all
Regards and happy New Year
MdM

http://www.histofig.com/images/empire/francegarde_06.jpg

 

[marcellin de marbot]

MAA Guard Cavalry is relatively good, but the only officer in colour image is dressed with cloak (however you can read the text), MAA Dragoons and Lancers describes the dragoons OF THE LINE, that are rather different. The aiguillettes, for example, that were a prerogative of the Guard and staff Headquarters only, were never carried by Line Corps.
Regards
MdM

 

[kevin]

Hi guest , i have got the book that you mention and as marcello saids the picture is covered up but thanks anyway

Hi marcello , thanks for confirming what i thought.


kevin