Musketeer costume in 1586. Reign of Henri III. Musketeer in 1586. Reign of Henri III. Taken from Gaignères portfolio (sixteenth century).
Musketeer costume in 1586. Reign of Henri III.
Category: Military
French Crossbowman of the 15th century.
French Crossbowman of the 15th century.
Soldier adventurer looter clothing. 16th century.
Soldier adventurer looter clothing. Renaissance era, 16th century. Soldat aventurier pillard. XVIe siècle. From thé book: Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens depuis la… Read More
Norman knights in 1066. William the Conqueror.
Norman knights under Duke William the Conqueror in 1066. Cavalier Normand en 1066. Gravure aquarellée vers 1880 d’après un dessin de Philippoteaux. The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October… Read More
Algeria. Regular infantryman Abdel-Kader.
Algeria. Regular infantryman Abdel-Kader, 19th c.
Zouave soldier from Algeria, ca. 1900. French infantry. Elite troops.
The members of historical infantry units called themselves Zuaven. The name goes back to the Kabyl tribe of the Zuauas in the Zuaua district (Zuavia) in the Algerian province of Constantine, who already provided mercenary troops at the time of the Ottoman Empire who were famous for their bravery.
Knight served by his squire and pages. 11th century.
Knight served by his squire and pages. 11th century. Chevalier servi par son écuyer et ses pages. From the book: Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles.… Read More
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war.
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war, followed by his vassals. 8th, 9th century. Comte partant pour la Guerre, suive de ses Vassaux From the book: Costumes civils et militaires… Read More
Godfrey of Bouillon. First King of Jerusalem.
Godfrey of Bouillon. First King of Jerusalem.
Jacques de Molay. Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
Jacques de Molay. Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Jacques de Molay, also Jacob de Molay and Jacobus of Molay (1244-1250 -1314) was the twenty-third and last Grand Master of… Read More
