Negro Musician of Demi Brigade in It was common at this time for military bands to recruit men of African descent to be dressed in fanciful versions of Turkish uniforms and many played such instruments as the Chinese Cap shown or Jingling Johnny
Line Infantry, Musician with Chapeau Chinois, 1805
12 Days, Drummers, British Army, 19th Century, Ornaments, Military, Christmas Decorations, Ornament, Military Personnel
Tamburo del 92 rgt. di fanteria "Gordon highlanders" inglese, 1815
Soldiers recruting Rowlandson 1798 Detail
Maestro di musica del 8 rgt. fanteria di linea westfaliano
Russian bassoon player of the Grenadiers à Pied de la Garde Impériale,
Regiment of Guards- 1792
Unknown unit on the march, the anchor on the side flap of the hat suggests either a marine unit or a National Guard unit of a seaport or coastal province.