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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: zebra55 on June 29, 2019, 03:39:13 PM

Title: Nepalese uniforms in the Indian munity ?
Post by: zebra55 on June 29, 2019, 03:39:13 PM

What colour u informs were worn by the Nepalese units that took part in the Indian munity ?
 I think they were dark blue ,small white turbans.

Title: Re: Nepalese uniforms in the Indian munity ?
Post by: WillieB on June 30, 2019, 04:57:37 PM

I'm not sure if this is completely accurate as it depicts Nepalese soldiers circa 1880
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Nepali_soldiers_Le_Bon_1885.jpg)

If it is anything to go by this modern picture of  a parade in 'traditional uniform might help.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Nepal_army-Basantapur_darbar_square3.JPG/220px-Nepal_army-Basantapur_darbar_square3.JPG)