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Misc126 - Private Austrian gendarme, 1859

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Private Austrian gendarmes, 1859
 
The Austro-Italian-French War of 1859 (Second War for the Independence of Italy) was a war between France and Sardinia on the one hand and the Austrian Empire on the other. For Italy, this war was national liberation. France sought to expand its influence in Italy. Austria tried to prevent the unification of Italy and to retain dominance over Lombardy and Venice.
 
A soldier of the Austrian gendarmerie is dressed in a green double-breasted uniform. Valves and edging on the collar and cuffs, as well as edging the sides, floor and pocket valves are pink. Buttons, epaulettes and aiguillette are yellow. Pants are light gray with a pink edging. All belts are made of white leather. Cartridge pouch and sheath half-saber black. Knapsack made of light brown leather. A greatcoat of gray color. Car strap strap is green. On the head is a helmet made of black patent leather with a copper instrument.