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Fig. 1
Trooper Squadron of Guides from the Province of San Juan. [ Acuarela Autor Desconocido Museo de Ludan,, Pcia. Bs, As. ] Morrion black with black leather top and bottom bands, two chevrons on each side in black lace, national cockade sky blue - white, brass plate, black leather visor and chin strap, tunic all white, brass buttons, breeches dark blue, black boots, waistbelt and sword slings in white leather, carbine strap in brown leather, white sword knot, steel scabbard.
Fig. 2
Officer, "Estado Mayor". [Painting by Candido Lopez] Kepi red top, blue band, gold lace, national cockade, black visor, gold lace chin strap, frock coat in dark blue, red collar and cuffs, gold rank arm lace, waistcoat blue, red baggy trousers with gold lace, black shoes, gold lace sword knot, steel scabbard.
Fig. 3
Officer "Battalion Santa Fe". [ Painting by Candido Lopez] Cap red with silver lace tassel and cord, frock coat dark blue, collar and cuffs red, gold rank arm lace, waistcoat blue, waist sash red, trousers red with double dark blue stripes, black shoes.
Fig. 4
Infantry Private.Text by Enrique Udaondo Hat "Paia" [straw], black sweat-band, white neck cover, coat dark blue, red collar and cuffs, epaulettes all red, trousers red, spats white, black leather boots, waistbelt, pouch and bayonet scabbard, brass buckles and bayonet fittings, white rifle sling.
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