Gallery of Costumes. European Soldiers (from 1793) in original - partly hand-colored - lithographs from the first half of the 19th century.

Belgium. Hunters of the Free Corps of Capiaumont in full field equipment 1835.

From left: Soldier of the line infantry. Soldier of the Scheldt battalion. Sapper of the line infantry. 1842.

Belgium. Cuirassier, chasseur and lancer. 1842.

Belgium. From left: Sapper-fireman. Navy. Artillery.

France. General officers through the ages.

France. Grenadier and flag-bearer. 1793.

France. From left: The Black Legion (1795). The Polish Legion (1796).

France. From left: Colored Company 1798. Sepoy in East India 1814. Coptic Legion 1799.

Grenadier and officer of the Napoleonic Imperial Guard. 1809.

France. Sharpshooter company in Vincennes. 1838.

France. Left: Voltigeur of a light infantry regiment in Africa 1841. Right: Chasseur of Orléans, chasseur-tirailleur 1845.

France. Chasseur d'Afrique and Chasseur of Orléans. 1843.

France. National Guard. From left: Cavalryman and infantryman. 1839.

France. Dragoons. From left: 1700. 1750. 1810. 1840.

France. Left: Wachtmeister of a mounted chasseurs regiment in Africa. Right: Sergeant of a battalion of Zouaves in Africa. 1841.

Great Britain. Non-commissioned officer and private from the troops of the East India Companies. 1800.

Great Britain. Officer and private of the Grey Dragoons 1813.

Great Britain. Officer and private of the 3rd Foot Guard Regiment.

Great Britain. Highland Scots from the 42nd and 72nd Regiment.

Great Britain. Lance riders and riflemen in the service of the East India Company. 1840.

Great Britain. Officers of the Seapoy cavalry in the service of the East India Company.

Great Britain. Officer, officer's servant and non-commissioned officer of the English East India Army. 1843.

Great Britain. From left to right: Officer, officer's servant and non-commissioned officer of the English East India Army. 1843.

Turkey. Officer of the Horse Guard and artillery and soldier of the Guard infantry. 1840.

Vatican. From left to right: Sergeant, drummer and soldier of the Papal Swiss Guard in ordinary service dress. 1840.

Vatican. Officer and sergeant of the Papal Swiss Guard on parade. 1840.

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