Arquebusier in 16th century. French military 1572. Arquebusier à pied -1572.
Arquebusier in 16th century. French military 1572.
Tag: French military uniforms
French crossbowman of the 12th Century. Militia of commons.
French crossbowman of the 12th Century. Militia of commons. Milice des communes, Arbaletrier. XII° Siècle.
Armed infantry warrior in brigandine. France 10th century.
Armed infantry warrior in brigandine. France 10th century. Guerrier arme de la Brigantine. X° Siècle.
Musketeer costume in 1586. Reign of Henri III.
Musketeer costume in 1586. Reign of Henri III. Musketeer in 1586. Reign of Henri III. Taken from Gaignères portfolio (sixteenth century).
French Crossbowman of the 15th century.
French Crossbowman of the 15th century.
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.
French Swiss regiment. Grenadiers in combat.
French Swiss regiment. Grenadiers in combat (1812).
The Royal Flag of France. The Galley Flag.
The Royal Flag of France. The Galley Flag. The Flag of the Merchant Navy. The royal flag was, in reality, the national flag in the 18th century. Each regiment had… Read More
Louis-Lazare Hoche 1768-1797. French Revolution History.
Louis-Lazare Hoche 1768-1797. French Revolution History. Louis-Lazare Hoche was a French general of the Revolutionary who was known for his level-headed actions in the suppression of the revolt in the Vendée… Read More
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834.
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834. Aristocrat and military officer. Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette or Lafayette was a French general and politician. He took part on the side of the… Read More