Original French First Empire Napoleonic 2nd Hussars Dolman Jacket with Later 19th Century Alterations & Buttons - Circa 1805 Antique Shotgun The stylized "R" in the

The stylized "R" in the designation is the standard making for a reserve unit

In regular Army units

The squadron was relieved from assignment to the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) on 30 June 1965 and inactivated the next day

The medal was originally intended for service in Africa

though sharpening and use have shortened it by about 1/8"

Original French First Empire Napoleonic 2nd Hussars Dolman Jacket with Later 19th Century Alterations & Buttons - Circa 1805 Antique Shotgun The stylized "R" in theOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous Napoleonic Dolman uniform jacket for a member of the French 2nd Hussars, which saw heavy fighting during the Battle of Austerlitz, considered to be one of the most important military engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. They also saw combat at Nienberg, Halle, Crewitz, Mohrungen, Osterode, Friedland, and many more engagements during the period. This lovely jacket appears to be of early 19th Century