Famous for their red coats with varied facing colors (yellow, green, or blue) on the collar and cuffs to denote different regiments. Most wore the "Belgic" shako, a tall cap with a false front.
Included the Brunswickers (the "Death's Head" corps) in striking all-black uniforms with silver skull-and-crossbones badges, and the Dutch-Belgian troops who often wore dark blue or green coats. Uniforms of Waterloo in Color | PDF - Scribd
Unlike the redcoats, the 95th Rifles wore dark "rifle green" uniforms with black facings and leather equipment to provide camouflage for their skirmishing role.
Extremely diverse, ranging from Cuirassiers in polished steel breastplates to Chasseurs-à-Cheval in green jackets and Lanciers with distinctive square-topped "czapka" hats. The British & Allied Army: Redcoats and Rifles
Wellington’s army was a multinational force with a patchwork of uniform styles.
Wore dark blue coats with red or white facings and the cylindrical shako hat. In the field, they often used grey or white linen overalls to protect their wool trousers.
The most prestigious units, like the Old Guard Grenadiers, were distinguished by their tall bearskin caps featuring a brass plate with the Imperial eagle and a red plume.
Napoleon's forces were characterized by their iconic "Imperial Blue" coats, though supply shortages meant many line infantry units wore faded or more subdued versions during the 100 Days.
Famous for their red coats with varied facing colors (yellow, green, or blue) on the collar and cuffs to denote different regiments. Most wore the "Belgic" shako, a tall cap with a false front.
Included the Brunswickers (the "Death's Head" corps) in striking all-black uniforms with silver skull-and-crossbones badges, and the Dutch-Belgian troops who often wore dark blue or green coats. Uniforms of Waterloo in Color | PDF - Scribd
Unlike the redcoats, the 95th Rifles wore dark "rifle green" uniforms with black facings and leather equipment to provide camouflage for their skirmishing role. Uniforms of Waterloo in colour, 16-18 June 1815
Extremely diverse, ranging from Cuirassiers in polished steel breastplates to Chasseurs-à-Cheval in green jackets and Lanciers with distinctive square-topped "czapka" hats. The British & Allied Army: Redcoats and Rifles
Wellington’s army was a multinational force with a patchwork of uniform styles. Famous for their red coats with varied facing
Wore dark blue coats with red or white facings and the cylindrical shako hat. In the field, they often used grey or white linen overalls to protect their wool trousers.
The most prestigious units, like the Old Guard Grenadiers, were distinguished by their tall bearskin caps featuring a brass plate with the Imperial eagle and a red plume. Uniforms of Waterloo in Color | PDF -
Napoleon's forces were characterized by their iconic "Imperial Blue" coats, though supply shortages meant many line infantry units wore faded or more subdued versions during the 100 Days.