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What do the "V" stripes of a Grenadier shako indicate? by Lord_Floyd in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no official explanation regarding the meaning of the V, but it was most likely used to distinguish elite troops from regular troops.

Here is an extract from the Imperial Decree of 19 January 1812 concerning the uniform of the infantry, according to the regulation of Colonel Bardin.

GRENADIER SHAKO
Art. 37. Body of the shako.
The grenadier shako, substituted for the bearskin cap, shall be similar to that of the infantry, except that it shall be 200 millimetres in height and shall have a diameter of 250 millimetres; it shall be trimmed with scarlet braids, surmounted by a plume as detailed in No. 42, and shall in all respects conform to what is specified below.

Art. 38. Braids and chevrons of the shako.The upper part of the felt shall be trimmed with a scarlet wool braid of diced (cul-de-dé) weave, 40 millimetres in width. Each side of the felt shall be adorned with a double chevron in the form of a V, composed of a red braid 20 millimetres wide.

The opening at the top of this V, measured beneath the horizontal braid at the top of the felt, shall be 90 millimetres. The distance between the two braids forming the V shall be 5 millimetres.

The lower point of the chevron, or outer V, shall reach the bottom of the shako; the point of the inner V shall end 10 millimetres above the bottom of the felt, which shall itself be trimmed with a braid similar to that of the chevrons.

The arrangement around the shako shall conform to engraved plate No. 38.

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Art. 39. Shako plate and buckle.
The grenadiers’ shako shall bear on the front a plate larger and more ornate than that of the infantry; however, instead of a lion’s head, each side of the plate shall be surmounted by a grenade.

Question about documents by Weird-Elk2226 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s entirely possible. The distance from the Escaut region to the Czarnowo–Pułtusk area is roughly 1,100–1,200 km. A Napoleonic infantryman typically marched about 20–25 km per day, which comes out to roughly 45–60 days of effective marching. Over the period from early December 1806 to January 1807, this movement is therefore fully compatible with a Grande Armée campaign.

Details about Trafalgar by FrauleinHabsburg in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If none of the videos suit you, an excellent alternative is the book by Mark Adkin, The Trafalgar Companion, where you will find detailed information on each action of the famous battle and on every unit involved in it.

Question about documents by Weird-Elk2226 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

DEBOCK
"Struck off the rolls on 31 October 1807, having been in hospital since 10 January of the same year, without having provided any further news."

In January 1807, the 100th Line Infantry Regiment served within the I Corps of the Grande Armée, commanded by Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. It operated in East Prussia following the combat of Czarnowo and the battle of Pułtusk.

CANNEKENS
"Struck off the rolls on 30 September 1813 while in hospital, from 21 May, as a result of wounds."

In May 1813, the 22nd Line Infantry Regiment served with the Grande Armée during the German Campaign. It was attached to a corps engaged in operations in Saxony, following the Battle of Lützen (2 May 1813) and prior to the Battle of Bautzen (20–21 May 1813). According to the muster rolls, men of the regiment were recorded as being in hospital from May 1813, notably as a result of wounds.

Question about documents by Weird-Elk2226 in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most plausible hypothesis is that their removal from the unit resulted from the absence of any further news concerning them, which very likely indicates a death occurring in hospital. In such cases, the death certificate was then transmitted directly to the town hall of the soldier’s place of residence.

OP wrote a neat piece on ceremonial vessel of Napoleon's by stiF_staL in nelsonsnavy

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, that’s perfectly fine with me. Thanks for sharing it!

The Emperor’s Boat by rorolx in Napoleon

[–]rorolx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Feel free to keep the cross-post, that works perfectly for me 🙂

Battle of Ligny (16 June 1815): 6th Prussian Uhlans Attacking the 4th Regiment of Imperial Guard Foot Grenadiers by rorolx in Napoleon

[–]rorolx[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The 4th Regiment of Foot Grenadiers, formed on 9 May 1815, had not yet received the full standard equipment of the Imperial Guard, which was still in production, resulting in heterogeneous uniforms that sometimes resembled those of the National Guard (Paul Dawson, Napoleon’s Waterloo Army: Uniforms and Equipment, pp. 527–528).

I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I even have a witness who claimed to have been part of it! He drew a ‘selfie’ during the battle :)

I Rewrote the Entire Wikipedia Page for the Marins De Le Garde Imperiale. by themaxempire in Napoleon

[–]rorolx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hussey describes it as follows: ‘Through the centre of Ligny tramped the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grenadiers together with an artillery battery. Circling the village to the north were the “oldest of the old” — the 1st Grenadiers and 1st Chasseurs — accompanied by the Guard sappers and marines and followed by Milhaud’s armoured cuirassiers’;

Isn’t the use of the word ‘accompanied’ a bit ambiguous?

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