French habit-veste Bardin 1812 light infantry

French jacket or "habit-veste" introduced by the Bardin regulations of 1812, but actually only distributed in 1813 to the French infantry, as well as to other arms (artillery, dragoons, light horse). This is the light infantry pattern, all-blue piped white, except for the red collar.
This is the most accurate and faithful replica of this iconic garment available anywhere, carefully reconstructed from a thorough study of the Bardin regulations, but most importantly from personal first-hand examination of the original habit-vestes preserved at Salon de Provence's Musée de l'Empéri, as well as those displayed at the Musée de l'Armée of Paris. Made of correct quality (weight, texture and finish) wool broadcloth, following the detailed specifications of the 1814 treatise by Dupré-S.te-Maure, lined with woollen serge (cadis) in the tails and natural unbleached linen in the body and sleeves, and carefully drafted, cut and sewn so as to fit correctly - smartly but also comfortably - as per period military fashion.
My own replica is available graded in the four regulation standard sizes, plus an xlarge modern size. It can also be cut and fitted to your own measures (see measure form above). It comes with buttons of the 1st light infantry regiments, for other regimental numbers please enquire.
The long-tailed officer's version can also be ordered, in superfine cloth with either fine linen or twill silk lining, look for it in this same section of the Store.