Coat in the making

Working on my overcoat to make ure I have it ready for La Boissière-Ecole. It's nearly finished, just need to do both rows of buttons on the front still.

Quite pleased with the result so far, it's a relief making something that does not have to fit close to the body for a change...

 

 

Looking at the photos I will need to check the cuve at the bottom once all the buttons are in, looks to me like the sides are a touch too low relative to the front.

Also, I'm not 100% happy with the way the back buttons up, but that may improve once it's had the time to fully fall into place.

And another photo of a melee with French dragoons

Waterloo Pictures

Here's some pictures taken at Waterloo by Phil Thomason. Have a look at his site for some astonishing photography!

With Bles prior to mounting

 

At ease (front)

 

At ease (side)

 

Two hussars and officer riding in formation

 

 

 

 

Lieutenant Gasthuys

 

Hussar van Ee

 

Hussar Groeneveld

 

Cavalry Melee

 

Cavalry Melee - photo from lesoir.be


After the Battle