THE FRENCH ARMY & NAVY 1885
By Eduarde Detaille
THE WORLD OF MILITARY UNIFORMS
1660-1914
Eduarde Detaille (1848-1912) was a renowned French illustrator who was famous for his realistic depictions of battles and uniforms. He fought with the French Army during the Franco Prussian War (1870-71) and in later years designed uniforms for the French army, which although not accepted in entirety did produce the famous Horizon Blue colour adopted by the French Army in 1915.
1. INFANTRY OF THE LINE
2. CHASSEURS A PIED
Infantry of the line (Below)
Cavalry of the Line
Artillery, Engineers & Support Corps
Colonial Troops, Navy & Gendarmerie
