BRV200 British Infantry Command Crimean War British red trousers

red trousers

These come as two piece castings: the baggage is separate from the Donkeys

Leather equipment white with brass fittings

Jacket blue with yellow frogging & sleeve knots

Sikh Cuirassiers wearing French Cuirass and Indian Helmet

BRV200 British Infantry Command Crimean War British red trousersBritish Infantry in the Indian Mutiny The British Army were caught unawares by the speed of the Mutiny. Many units were diverted from other parts of the Empire or raised on a rather ad hoc basis. This meant that a wide variety of uniforms was used. Some regiments had the home service kit of red jacket and blue trousers. Others such as those that had been en route to China were issued with ships smocks. Units already in India often hastily dyed khaki