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raggedroyalist
 Post subject: garde francais and swiss grenadiers
PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:26 pm 
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Dear All,

sure this is an old one...

Did grenadiers in the French and Swiss guard of the early 18th cent, ie during WSS have grenadier style headgear?

If so, does anyone know what kind?

many thanks

Chas S
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 Post subject: Re: garde francais and swiss grenadiers
PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:00 pm 
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No, French grenadiers appeared to wear an ordinary hat and later, tricorne

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