The soldier is a member of a Voltigeur Company, Duchy of Warsaw, after an illustration by Knotel; as per regulations, Voltigeurs wore a moustache. Examples of Vistula Legion uniforms are provided in boxes.
Plume: green with red/white/blue cockade with brass Polish cross
Czapka: Imperial blue with yellow piping; black leather visor with brass trim; brass sun burst plate; brass lion's head earbosses; leather chinstrap
Overcoat: Gray (rolled, on top of knapsack)
Knapsack: Brown leather
Swordknot: Red and green
Crossbelts: White
Cuffs: Yellow
Chevrons: Yellow
Epaulettes: Green with red trim
Collar: Yellow with scarlet piping
Kurtka (habit-veste or tunic): Imperial blue edged with scarlet
Breeches (knee-length trousers): White
Half-gaiters (leggings): Black with silver buttons
Shoes: Black leather
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