16127 - 43rd Regiment of Foot Drummer Marching WarPark - Battle of Kharkov back in the countryside it

back in the countryside it was common for relatively young children to be helping their families by looking after the family livestock

This classic razor-back ‘Mustang’ is painted in ‘Shangri La’s’ exact colour scheme and markings and boasts 21 ‘kill’ markings on a white scroll beneath the cockpit

and his wide-brimmed felt hat is well worn but still prized for its protection from the sun

31062 - Union Cavalry Trooper Dismounted Kneeling Loading No

The actual color of butternut fabric is under debate

16127 - 43rd Regiment of Foot Drummer Marching WarPark - Battle of Kharkov back in the countryside itDuring the 18th century British infantry regiments were identified by the color of the facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels) of their coats, and numbers or designs on their flags and drums. In addition the facings were often decorated with false buttonholes made of woven woolen tape (lace) in various widths. Lace patterns were specific to the regiment and could be in white, yellow, or white with a series of colored lines. To further complicate things,