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Fusilier
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Fusilier is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends on the historical context. While fusilier is derived from the 17th-century French word fusil – meaning a type of flintlock mu
c. 1745–1749 engraving of a French Royal Army fusilier
c. 1745–1749 engraving of a French Royal Army fusilier
Reenactors in the uniform of the Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd Regiment of Foot), one of the first British fusilier units
Reenactors in the uniform of the Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd Regiment of Foot), one of the first British fusilier units
The flag of the 1st Regiment of Naval Fusiliers at the 2008 Bastille Day Military Parade
The flag of the 1st Regiment of Naval Fusiliers at the 2008 Bastille Day Military Parade
Fusiliers of the Prussian Army in the late 18th century
Fusiliers of the Prussian Army in the late 18th century
Grenadier
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A grenadier was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, wh
Fusilier
…Portuguese military in the 19th century, the Brazilian Army uses the term fuzileiros (fusiliers) to designate the regular line infantry, as opposed to the grenadiers (granadeiros) and the light infantry (caçadores and atiradores). In addition, the Brazilian Marine Corps is called Fuzileiros Navais (Naval Fusiliers…
18th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
18th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match ca
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match case on the shoulder-belt
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat of the French Imperial Guard in 1815.
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).