Mamelukes from Italy
Dated: July 22, 2000.
Here are some conversions sent in by Mr. Flavio Rossi of Italy. Please click on the thumbnails to get the bigger picture.
First scan: First line from right: Arab NCO in gala uniform and 3 mameluk of first company in gala uniform. Second line: Kettle-drummer of mamelukes, with arms and drums taken from ... and painting following Osprey 83 with some "artistic license". The "portes-queues" obtained with the arm of polish lancers and ... my black cat hair ! (i realize only after that i could use a soft black paint-brush!!)
second scan:
from rigth: Arab officier (captain) in gala uniform and 3 mameluk of second
company. All these uniforms are dated around 1808 (following my source-book).
Third scan: different view!
Many thanks to Mr. Rossi for sending in this contribution.
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