This sergeant major wears a uniform according to the latest regulation, apart from his red shoulder straps, which have not yet been replaced with light blue ones.
His rank is indicated by the lace around his collar, cuffs and the brass clasp.
NCOs of this regiment were proud of their white leather gloves.
The medal on his chest was awarded to all active participants in the 1813-15 campaigns.
Around the figure are are the collar, cuff and shoulder strap colours hat distinguished the different regiments of the Prussian infantry in 1815. Also depicted are the sword tassels which distinguished the different companies within a regiment.

FROM: Osprey Publishing's, 'Prussian Regular Infantry 1809-15'

PRICE: £290.00 (unframed)
SIZE: Image approx. H 30 cm x W 21 cm (H 112 x W 8.5 inches)
MEDIUM: Watercolour