16127 - 43rd Regiment of Foot Drummer Marching WarPark - Battle of Kharkov Tobacco was used by many

Tobacco was used by many men in the 19th century as is often seen in period photographs

In April of 1862 Grant once again entered US Army service progressing to the highest rank since George Washington Lieutenant General of all armies

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel made use of several different vehicles to get around the battlefield – both German and captured British

This classic razor-back ‘Mustang’ is painted in ‘Shangri La’s’ exact colour scheme and markings and boasts 21 ‘kill’ markings on a white scroll beneath the cockpit

The actual color of butternut fabric is under debate

16127 - 43rd Regiment of Foot Drummer Marching WarPark - Battle of Kharkov Tobacco was used by manyDuring the 18th century British infantry regiments were identified by the color of the facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels) of their coats, and numbers or designs on their flags and drums. In addition the facings were often decorated with false buttonholes made of woven woolen tape (lace) in various widths. Lace patterns were specific to the regiment and could be in white, yellow, or white with a series of colored lines. To further complicate things,