British grenadier ? (1 Viewer)

[darkseb]

Hi ! here is a picture of a "british grenadier" during the napoleonic wars from ebay by Kolobob. Does anyone know anything about this regiment ? When was it created ? The engagement (waterloo or else) ? Apart from the colors (red and yellow) he really looks like a french grenadier. Why such a resemblance ? He could be as well a swiss grenadier under the french. It is astonishing. I have mny books about napoleonic uniforms and none of them refer to those grenadiers. Can you help me ?

 

[Dragoon]

Looks to be a man of the Grenadier company, 1st Swiss Regiment - in the service of the French, circa 1812.

 

[darkseb]

Looks to be a man of the Grenadier company, 1st Swiss Regiment - in the service of the French, circa 1812.

it was my fist belief. Thanks for reply !

 

[Martin Tabony]

I don't think he's any kind of British Grenadier. As you say more like the Swiss.

Martin

 

[Obee]

Yes,

SWISS 1st Regiment, and here is a uniform plate from HISTOFIG EMPIRE

John

 

[darkseb]

thank you for answering ! We all agree to say he is not a british grenadier but a swiss instead then. Regards.