Wednesday 17 October 2007

French in India 4 - Sepoy of Nellore District 1750-55


Although most French sepoys wore native dress, some wore European-style uniform jackets. The Nellore company wore a yellow coat with green collar, lapels, cuffs and buttons. Sash, trousers and hat were native garb in white.

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