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French fanions

Post by toggy » Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:50 pm

Hi Gents,

Can anyone supply info regarding colour of fanions for line/ light infantry.

Thanks
Bob
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Post by CoffinDodger » Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:58 pm

Bob,

As far as I know they were the same for light and line and were white for second battalions, red for third and blue for fourth.

Jim
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Post by toggy » Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:27 pm

Thanks Jim

Sorry you're not making the August game but look forward to seeing you in October.
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Post by Rob Herrick » Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:14 pm

6th Battalions had yellow fanions, 7th (I believe) violet and 8th Sky Blue.

The Warflag yahoo group has several example fanions for French infantry. They're often in the color mentioned, and embellishments like the regimental name and number, N's for Napoleon or grenades are often seen.

GMB has French fanions in 25mm for specific regiments as well. Has anybody seen their 84th Ligne 'Un contra dix' fanions?
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