I have almost finished the whole of Bernard Cornwell's SHARPE series (= a cracking good read .... well, as long as you don't dwell upon the astounding loss of life in the - Peninsula and other - wars). ANYWAY, I was previously unaware of the large variety in coloured uniforms and parts of uniforms, for both soldiers and officers, used to denote different ranks and regiments etc.


re the posts above about the colour Green, I was reminded of many years ago when living on a boat in the English West Country. We wanted to paint it a sort of "British Racing Green". However, were given to understand by some of the locals that we would be no longer welcome, as that was the colour of French man-o'-war vessels. We ended up with bright yellow, but that was only slightly more popular. LOL!!!

Cheers,
R-J
Down Under