Original Dutch 19th Century Soldier Photo Album - Portraits Taken Showing Progression Over Decades Fusee Spring & Cover In June 1806 they were

In June 1806 they were shipped to South America where they were involved in the disastrous expedition against Buenos Aires by Sir Home Popham

despite his youth and lack of seniority

There is peppering throughout

as their members were usually drawn from the Army

The serial number 57021 stamped on the trigger guard indicates manufacture in 1891

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