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(n. p.): (n. d.). Ca 1860s. 4 pages, blue-lined horizontally, unused. Red, white & blue lithographed image to top left of p. 1, depicting a nurse attending a wounded Zouave soldier. 7-7/8" x 4-7/8". Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Age-toning, a bit of spotting, Very Good. Item #52112
"The Zouaves were a class of light infantry regiments of the French Army and other units modelled on it . The zouaves were among the most decorated units of the French Army.
In the United States, zouaves were brought to public attention by Elmer E. Ellsworth, who created and ran a drill company called the "Zouave Cadets". The drill company toured nationally. Zouave units were then raised on both sides of the American Civil War of 1861–1865; including a regiment under Ellsworth's command, the 11th New York Infantry—the New York "Fire Zouaves". These units were composed of local American soldiers rather than North Africans, but drew their inspiration and dress from the French zouaves.
The distinctive uniforms of French and other zouave units was of North African origin. It generally included short open-fronted jackets, baggy trousers (serouel), sashes, and a fez-like chéchia head-dress." [Wiki].
Price: $175.00