The French Army of the Second Empire

by Lalisse

Two volumes of contemporary illustrations depicting the uniforms of the early Second Empire

Not only does the work of Lalisse give a great idea of the color and panache of the Second Empire Uniforms, it gives some great insight into the artistic style of the era.

French Army, 2nd Empire by Lalaisse Imperial Guard

FR-52b (14 plates) $21.95

  • 1. Imperial Garde Gendarmes 1854
  • 2. Garde de Paris , Inf. and Cavalry 1853
  • 3. Garde Imperiale , Trumpeter of Guides 1854
  • 4. Garde Imperiale Off. of Guides 1854
  • 5. Garde Imperiale Grenadiers 1854
  • 6. Garde Imperiale Voltigeurs 1854
  • 7. Garde Imperiale Corps d Genie 1854
  • 8. Garde Imperial Cuirassiers 1854
  • 9. Squadron of Cent Gardes 1854
  • 10. Garde Imperial Officer and Trumpeter of Cuirassiers
  • 11. Garde Imperiale Officer of Horse Artillery 1854
  • 12. Garde Imperiale Chas a Pied 1855
  • 13. Garde Imperiale Zouaves
  • 14. Garde Imperiale Officer , Gendarmes d Elite