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There is not a period in French history as characteristically defined by the splendour of its uniforms as the First Empire ! As costume designers, it could only be of the highest interest to us.
We are able to make almost any model of uniform or of other outfit from the First Empire. We own the necessary literature and we are constantly in touch with recognised specialists of this period. Our fabrics come from England (no hard feelings), our buttons and accessories are perfect replicas. Many reenactors have already enlisted our services.
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IMPERIAL EAGLESMost famous symbol of this period, you will find it on numerous cloths and on brass productions. |
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FIELD MARSHAL STICKThe dream of every Napoleonic soldier. Somebody said that "every soldier had his stick in his pouch". You can choose between a "plain " one , brass extremities without gold, and without engravings( it really existed) , or one gold plated with engravings. Top extremity will be engraved with the follwing sentence: TERROR BELLI , DECUS PACIS. Lower one with name, surname and date of nomination. 32 gold and silk embroidered eagles on blue velvet, 48 cm long, 4,2 wide. The "must" of any Napoleonic collection . |
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EMPIRE EMBROIDERIESWe try to supply the greatest choice of replicas of embroideries from this period, ask for other models, maybe we have them! |
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Shoulder strap for generals and field marshalThis First sample has to be improve, others are coming soon. |
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FORAGE CAPA great variety of colours and insignias were available for the forage cap We can make the most simple for around 100 euros , but also rarer examples for generals and officers;examples of which can be seen at the museum of Emperi. |
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BOOTS AND SHOES, NAPOLEONIC PERIODWe propose some leather shoes for reenatment and, also, plastic boots! (for theater) |
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BUCKLES FOR BELTS...and othersWe shall supply progressively different types of buckles, selected among the huge choice existing during the Napoleonic Period |
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French empire buttonsA selection among the great variety of buttons of this period. Ask us if you need any other model! We will perhaps have it in stock. Discover some specimens in any case. We can also make-up some buttons:cartographical engineer, doctor, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 13th,18 th, 21 st, 32nd, 33rd, 40 th,43 rd 46th, 85th of line infantry,elite gendarmes, cuirrassiers...Always think to order one or two extra buttons in case you lose any. |
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TROUSERS STRAPSVery useful to complete a uniform or a civil suit |
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CLOAKS, NAPOLEONIC PERIODA very appreciate piece of clothing of this period, for civilians or soldiers |
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HELMETS, NAPOLEONIC PERIODA selection of shiny and impressive helmets |
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VARIOUS HATS , FIRST EMPIRECIVILIAN AND MILITARIAN HATS |
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SHIRTS XIX CENTURYStrong and easy to wash shirts, soon adopted by many groups of reenactors |
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LEATHER FUR AND HORSEHAIRVery usefull items, sometimes difficult to find |
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BRASS PLATES FOR HATS, AMMUNITION POUCHES ...Great choice of brass plates used during first french empire period, some are made from the original moulds |
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EMPIRE DECORATIONSDuring the Empire period, decorations - which had been abolished during the Revolution - have been restored. First, honor sabres, rifles, axes (!)... were handed out. Then the Légion d'Honneur was created with its different ranks, as well as other decorations specific to the Empire. |
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BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERSMaking or collecting uniforms and accessories suppose to use a lot of documents. We give you addresses of most important editors in France. |
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SWORD KNOTSUsefull and decorative, this accessory was a way to recognize the grade of his bearer, but permit also to protect from loosing the sabre in a battle |
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EMPIRE FLAGSWe chose to refer you to a specialised company whose owner has been a figurine-maker for 30 years and comes from a military family from back in the 16th century. Atelier Le Mée: 00 33 2 99 38 10 47 e-mail :vdelambert@eurodrapeau.com |
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COMMANDERS SASHESDestinées aux officiers généraux et maréchaux, elles étaient réalisées en réseau de fil métal or associé à une couleur différente selon les grades. Bleu pour les généraux de brigade, rouge pour les généraux de division, blanc pour les généraux en chef et les maréchaux qui portaient théoriquement des écharpes entièrement or. Il est encore possible de récupérer des écharpes de la troisième république de généraux pour les transformer, nous nous chargeons alors de vous réaliser le nœud assez compliqué qui agrémente cette écharpe. Actuellement nous ne disposons plus de ces ceintures en stock, quand à celles de maréchaux, elles sont tellement rares qu'il serait criminel de les transformer. Nous ne proposons donc pour l'instant que les extrémités de ces écharpes, nous étudions le tissage de la partie textile et espérons bientôt vous présenter quelque prototypes. |
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EPAULETTES, FRENCH EMPIREWe can do any kind of epaulette, ask us! |
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FIRST EMPIRE RIFLES AND PISTOLSWe propose 2 types of copies: First one for low prices are made with "looking like" iron and are approximatives, they will fit beginners in re-enactment and actors for theatre and even movies. Second types are made as original types but there is no hole to make the powder burning, so you cannot shoot with them. |
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BRAID, FIRST EMPIREA small selection of some braids... |
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GLOVESSometime forgotten in reenactmets, they were an important part of miltary equipment. We shall progressively offer different items. |
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CARTRIDGE POUCHES AND COWSKIN PACKSLes giberbes servaient à contenir les cartouches. Les officiers qui faisaient assez peu usage d'armes à feu les utilisaient souvent autant comme vide-poche que comme réserves de cartouches. De nombreux modèles parfois assez peu conformes au règlement ont été utilisés sous l'empire. Nous pouvons vous proposer de nombreuses variantes, contactez nous! Les havresacs contenaient des vêtements de rechange, un peu de nourriture et tout ce qu'un soldat peut essayer d'emporter avec lui pour oublier les rigueurs de la guerre. |
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WAISTCOATSVery rich or plain, choose your type, in accordance with period and regulations |
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GRENADESDo your choice! |
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PLUMES AND feathersDuring this period most of helmets and hats were topped by plumes. Napoleon was not especially smaller than his soldiers, but he was often surrounded by "grenadiers de la garde", who were minimum 1,80 m high and topped by bear hat with plumes that make them 2,60 m high. At this time the emperor was effectively looking like a "petit caporal"! Horsehair was used for helmets . |
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SABRES AND SWORDS , SEMI INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIONUnder this heading you can find the Napoleonic soldier's basic weapons such as the Infantry Sabre Briquet or the Cutlass Sabre, but also some very fine weapons outstandingly replicated down to the markings matching exactly those of that time. |
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SABRES AND SWORDS, NAPOLEONIC PERIOD, LIMITED SERIESOriginal sabres are so expensive that we propose now copies of sabres, done piece by piece, of rare sabres. We can make very specific types mixing different copies of original pieces, but always corresponding to real assortments of this period. |
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SABRETACHE, NAPOLEONIC PERIODDérivé du mot "sabeltasche", poche à sabre, cet accessoire dans lequel on ne peut à peu près rien ranger! protégeait en fait la cuisse gauche du cavalier des coups de sabre, la droite étant (théoriquement) protégée par le bras armé. La cavalerie légère était dotée de cet équipement que l'on rencontre aussi avec les tenues à la hongroise portées par les officiers supérieurs. Nous pouvons réaliser TOUS TYPES DE SABRETACHES à la demande, SANS FRAIS D'ETUDE . Nous n'utilisons pas de galvanoplastie, nos aigles en laiton sont réalisés comme à l'époque, par estampage ou fonte, ce qui leur donne solidité et aspect naturel. Nous avons répercuté la baisse du dollar sur nos sabretaches brodées, cette partie nous est en effet facturée en dollars. L'assemblage des sabretaches est effectué par nos soins. |
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SHAKOS, NAPOLEONIC PERIODDerivé du mirliton, qui se transforme petit à petit en shako à flamme avec une visière, il prend ensuite une forme "tronconique inversée", pour évoluer à la fin de l'empire vers le shako rouleau. Celui ci evoluera encore en penchant vers l'avant puis en se raccourcisssant et en redevanant quasiment cylindrique, pour donner notre Képi actuel. L'uniforme napoléonien était habituellement dépouvu de poches. Le shako, en dehors d'un rôle réel de protection, servait ainsi de réserve pour mettre bouteilles, petits accessoires et produits de rapine variés...Le soir il pouvait servir d'écritoire, c'était un bon compagnon du soldat! |
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SOUVENIRS AND GIFTSYou want to make a gift to anyone who have a passion for french empire, look at these nice reproductions! |
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EMPIRE OUTFITS FOR CIVILIANS |
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NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMSWe can make numerous models of costumes and uniforms from the First Empire. We have at our disposal an abundant literature and a full address book to obtain the required raw material to make your dream costume. Do not hesitate to contact us to receive a free quote ! |
