Dieterlen - L'uniforme des Chasseurs à pied - 1902

The uniform of the Chasseurs à pied

The work is a highly regarded collectible in the field of military uniform studies.
• Extent: vi + 31 pages of text with historical illustrations in the text.
• Special feature: The core consists of 12 loose, artistically produced in color lithographs (plates) that show the development of the uniforms in detail.

The plates document the development of the uniforming of the French foot chasseurs (Chasseurs à pied) across different eras:
1. First Empire (Ier Empire): Chasseur à pied of the Imperial Guard.
2. Kingdom / July Monarchy: The famous Chasseurs de Vincennes (Clairon, with small and large uniforms).
3. Second Empire (Second Empire): Units and ranks such as Corporal, Lieutenant, and Battalion Commander of the Guard Chasseurs.
4. Third Republic (IIIe République): The more modern uniforms, including the Alpine troops (Chasseurs alpins).

Condition: light signs of wear on the cover; interior: clean and firmly bound.