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The officer in dress uniform is the commanding officer. The two rows of gold lace around the top of his shako were worn by colonels and lieutenant-colonels, one row for majors. The crowns on his collar denoted the rank of lieutenant-colonel. The tunic is the 1856 type which was single-breasted and long skirted. The sash was worn over the left shoulder as from 1855, instead of round the waist, and the only shoulder ornament was a twist of red silk cord on the left shoulder to keep the sash in place. He has a brass scabbard for his sword which was a distinction of field officers.
The officer in the dark blue frock-coat is the adjutant. He wears the undress forage cap with a gold embroidered 19 on the front. It is dark blue with a black silk band of oak-leaf pattern. His white leather sword belt supports a scabbard of black leather and gilt mounts. Behind these officers are the drum-major and a drummer. |
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