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| Several paintings of officers of the 10th Light Dragoons were made by Robert Dighton Junior at this stage. It was probably in this year that the Mirleton cap was introduced, perhaps by the German officer, von Eben, who was serving in the regiment at that time. This style of cap had been worn for many years by German hussars as well as French and others. The cap worn by this proud figure is red and black with silver lace and cording of gold and crimson, ending in a tassel. The hanging wing of the cap could be left to fly, or wrapped around the cap (see Baron von Eben). His jacket is similar to that worn by the previous 1805 painting but the yellow cuffs are hidden by white gauntlets. He has a crimson and gold barrel sash but no silver laced pouch-belt. The pelisse is worn on his back rather than the later style on the left shoulder. Because of this we cannot see the black cord across the chest. The difference between this pelisse and the one worn in the previous painting is that the sleeves of the pelisse are decorated in silver braid. |
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