French Zouave, 1st Regiment, 1870 (1 Viewer)

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"The uniform was modelled on the local dress of the Arab population, adapted for military use. A white turban was often wound around the fez for parades. They used standard, line infantry weapons and equipment".
from An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century
 

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