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Focusing on the artistic contributions of Albert von Escher, the book highlights his renowned watercolors depicting military themes from the 17th to 19th centuries. As a Swiss army captain, he captured the essence of cantonal and Swiss troops in various uniforms, leading to the acquisition of his works by the Swiss Federal Council for their General Staff Library. The collection, organized into 41 red-covered albums, includes both index albums and detailed volumes on Swiss troops and those serving foreign powers, showcasing a rich historical narrative.
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Uniforms of Swiss Regiments in foreign service, Luca Stefano Cristini
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Uniforms of Swiss Regiments in foreign service
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Luca Stefano Cristini
- Publisher
- Soldiershop
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 94
- ISBN13
- 9788893275675
- Category
- History, Journalism
- Description
- Focusing on the artistic contributions of Albert von Escher, the book highlights his renowned watercolors depicting military themes from the 17th to 19th centuries. As a Swiss army captain, he captured the essence of cantonal and Swiss troops in various uniforms, leading to the acquisition of his works by the Swiss Federal Council for their General Staff Library. The collection, organized into 41 red-covered albums, includes both index albums and detailed volumes on Swiss troops and those serving foreign powers, showcasing a rich historical narrative.