Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. Born on the island of Corsica, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution (1789-1799). After seizing political power in France in a 1799 coup d’ état, he crowned himself emperor in 1804. The shrewd, ambitious, and skilled military strategist, Napoleon successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and expanded his empire. However, after a disastrous French invasion of Russia in 1812, Napoleon abdicated the throne two years later and was exiled to the island of Elba. In 1815, he briefly returned to power in his Hundred Days campaign. After a crushing defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, he abdicated once again and was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he died at 51
Base Costume Option:
Dress like the French statesman and military leader who became famous as an artillery commander during the French Revolution with our Base Costume Option, which includes an officers bib front jacket with contrasting ivory lapels and redtail, decorative gold buttons (buttons may vary), ivory backless military vest with attached lace dickey (jabot), and elastic waist ivory colonial military breeches.
Value Bundle Option:
Optional but recommended to complete the French general's ensemble is our Value Bundle Option. It includes the base costume along with a pair of white lace cuffs, red satin waist sash, black military boot spats, military epaulets, a Napoleonic hat, a random military medal, and officer dress gloves.
Uniform Parts are available for purchase separately.
Officers Frock Coat
Military Vest - adjustable (3)Sizes S=8, M/L=10/12, XL/2X=14/16
Military Breeches- adjustable elastic waist
Waist Sash - 60' long X 4" Wide
Napoleonic Hat - Outside crown 26" diameter, 5' Tall crown, brim 17" X 9" inside diameter 24"
Boot Spats - 13" Tall, 14" diameter, heel to toe 7" with zipper back
Shoulder Epaulets - pin attachment
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Belt & Sword Set