One of the reasons why I love the Napoleonic era so much, is the uniforms. Let me tell you why.
Throughout the 18th century, uniforms became shorter and more practical. The main function of these colourful uniforms was to tell friend from foe. This became quite hard sometimes because of the massive smoke clouds from the musketry and artillery fire. Uniforms where also the same fashion as the civilian clothing at that time.
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| Prussian Dragoon - 1700 |
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| Prussian Curassier - 1757 |
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| Prussian Garde du Corps - 1809 |
As you can see the uniform (for example I took Prussian cavalry), is clearly getting more practical. The high collar and the shorter coat all has to do with the 'fashion' at that period of time. I'll now show what I think are the best looking or the most interesting uniforms of the Napoleonic era.
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| Swiss Grenadiers - 1812 |
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| Dutch 2nd regiment Lanciers Rouge(red lancers) and Guard Grenadier regiment - 1811 |
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| Bavarian Line Infantry - 1811 |
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| Westphalian Infantry regiment 'Köningin' - 1812 |
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Württembergian Light Infantry and FussJäger - 1806
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