Dutch West Indies 1700-1900

Uniform Plate 3

By C. A. Norman


This plate from the one by J.P. de Veer depicts uniforms adopted on May 27, 1869, by the "Koninklijke Nederlandische Indies Leger" abolished in 1882 [at least theoretically] it continued in use in the West Indies Force until at least 1900 [date of abolition unknown].

FIG. 5. Infantryman 1st Class, service and campaign dress, 1897.

Kepi dark blue, light blue piping, [vertical piping on front and rear seams, only not on side seams, base band dark blue with both edges piped in light blue. Tunic dark blue, yellow shoulder cords, brass buttons, yellow chevron on sleeve. Trousers dark blue, black waist belt, a brown "Expense pouch" with black straps, brass waist belt buckle, brown rifle sling, side arm 1842 model artillery sword [Dutch], black shoes.

FIG. 6. Artillery N.C.O., full dress, 1897.

Kepi as for Fig.5. except red piping and full red base band, black scarf on neck, red shoulder cords and aiguillette [yellow for infantry], trousers white, N.C.O. side-arm knot black strap with orange silk knot and gold/orange tassels, black shoes.

FIG. 7 Artillery Officer, full dress, 1897.

Kepi as Fig.6. except base band in gold lace with both edges. piped in red. Tunic dark blue, red piping to cuffs, collar and pockets, cold shoulder straps and aiguillette [behind pouch belt], orange waist sash, white gloves, black pouch belt and pouch with gilt crossed cannons and crown on pouch and studs on belt. Trousers dark blue with red stripe, black shoes, steel scabbard, gold star on collar.

FIG. 8. Infantry Officer, undress, 1897.

Kepi as Fig. 7 except light blue piping_. Tunic as Fig.7. except light blue piping, stars on collar gold, trousers white, sword knot with a black strap, gold lace knot and tassel, steel scabbard and gilt hilt.


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