Napoleonic French: Imperial Livery Green

[veitikka]

Hi!

What color are you using for Imperial Livery? I am trying to find the correct green color for my 1815 line infantry drummers. I am mainly using Vallejo Model Color and Game Color series.

Was also blue used or was the green the only color used in drummer jackets in 1815?

Thanks!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Officially green, but it depended on your colonel, who still had some leeway on musicians.
I use coat d'arms on mine, olive drab, then brown ink, then army green and woodland green highlights

[veitikka]

I see. How about those decorations?

With green "livrée de l'Empereur"? Like http://centjours.mont-saint-jean.com/UniformesFR/InfanterieLigne%28fusiliers%29b.png

With blue "livrée de la Reine"? Like http://centjours.mont-saint-jean.com/UniformesFR/InfanterieLigne%28fusiliers%2902.png

In 10 mm scale this is quite challenging. Maybe I just try to add plain yellow lines for my green drummers. What is that color for livrée de la Reine? Is it more orange?

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

It's usually the lace and facing colours of the regiment, the Osprey Napoleon's line infantry is very good on this...