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And more 9th Jagers. The number on the shako cover should be green! Martin

I'm reposting the pictures but I can still see the originals

I'm have to ask Bruce, I believe he sort advice from a fellow member, as his specialty is WW2 and mine is British ! :) Any pointers to good reference would be welcome. :) Martin

In the new Heritage paint finish

In the new Heritage paint finish

I didn't want to assume, one can never be sure! :) Martin

Oh ! :)

Interesting, I have to be honest I only know of Galviston because of the Glen Campbell song! :) Why the word "Juneteenth" ? Martin

"the Prussian black uniforms may have been mistaken for French blue." The Prussians didn't wear black, they wore blue! Martin

When he said a thousand years, I don't think he had this in mind. Martin

Families do fall out sometimes :) Martin

I believe Ken(Maison Militaire) now accepts Paypal. Martin

I could always put an engine and a couple of machine guns on on for you. Any thing for a sale !! ^&grin Martin

Iteresting that the first flag had the union in the upper left canton. http://mrnussbaum.com/amrevolution/revflags/

I believe it wasn't until 1857 that the Royal Navy adopted a standard uniform for other ranks (ratings) which was copied around the world due to the influance of the British Empires "Senior Service". Before that each ships captain set the dress of the crew. The dress of H.M.S. Blazer set a...

But then I do seem to remember John Wayne claiming the the U.S. navy invented the aircraft carrier in the 30s ! ^&grin Martin

The Polish government must know what kind of a reaction there would be! I wonder if this is a ruse to get the European government to pay for it? Martin

Interesting pictures, also showing the evolution of the headdress, from the very soft top of the 1880s to the stiff topped WW2 version. By the way, I'd recommend "Rank and Rate" by E.C. Coleman. It helped this "Landlubber" to understand the R.N. rank system (a bit) Martin

I think we could make something (Ready 4 Action)) Martin

French cavalry, so a mule is appropriate! ^&grin (light blue touch paper and stand well back) Martin