Uniform Of The 48th Infantry Regiment, Troop Type 1812. First Empire.

Uniform of the 48th Infantry Regiment, troop type 1812. First Empire. Made of woolen cloth, closing straight down the front. On each side of the front panel, a row of seven buttons. White front panel on a dark blue background; scarlet collar, facings, and turnbacks. Coat lined with canvas. Poor condition with damage and a repair to the cloth ("traces of glue"). One button is missing. See photos for condition. France, 19th century. History of the 48th Line Infantry Regiment: Campaigns in Russia and Germany.