Argentina 1854

Uniform Plate Mounted Presidential Guard

by J. Balaguer


FIG. 1. Trooper, Field Dress.
Kepi all dark blue with crimson piping, black visor and chin strap, tunic dark blue with crimson collar and cuffs, brass buttons, trousers dark blue with crimson stripe, black shoes, white waist_ belt and sword slings.

FIG.2. Trooper, Full Dress.
Helmet in brass with gilt comb, plate, chin-scales and boss, black horsehair tu-t. and plume from comb, tunic dark blue, cuffs and collar crimson, turnbacks dark blue piped in crimson, pockets piped in crimson, epaulettes red with brass crescent, cuirass brass with white belt and sword slings, brass cuirass shoulder straps, overalls crimson with black leather inside leg and bottoms, black boots, white leather carbine sling and pouch belt.

SOURCE:
ARGENTINE NATIONAL ARCHIVES.


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