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THE PHOTO REVOLUTION

Napoleon’s Grande Armée veterans brought to life in incredible colourised pictures of soldiers who fought in Napoleonic wars 200 years ago

Extraordinary remastered photographs bring to life old soldiers in last remaining photos

ULTRA rare photographs of veterans who formed part of Napoleon Bonaparte’s famous Grande Armée have been revitalised by incredible colourisation.

The expertly remastered historic images inject new life into the 159-year-old monochrome originals showing an old soldiers' reunion more than 40 years after the Napoleonic wars.

Quartermaster Fabry, 1st Hussars
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Quartermaster Fabry, 1st HussarsCredit: Media Drum World
Quartermaster Sergeant Delignon wearing the uniform of a Mounted Chasseur of the Guard, served 1809 - 1815
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Quartermaster Sergeant Delignon wearing the uniform of a Mounted Chasseur of the Guard, served 1809 - 1815Credit: Media Drum World
Grenadier Burg, 24th Regiment of the Guard, fought 1815
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Grenadier Burg, 24th Regiment of the Guard, fought 1815Credit: Media Drum World
Monsieur Moret of the second regiment, served 1814-1815
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Monsieur Moret of the second regiment, served 1814-1815Credit: Media Drum World

The men served in the Napoleonic wars from 1803-1815 which pitted France against most of Europe including Britain.

They have been transformed from a dreary black and white into a vibrant work of art.

From their medals, swords right down to their shoes, the photos now show off every intricate detail of the men’s uniforms.

The stunning pictures show former members of cavalry from the 7th Hussars Regiment and Quartermasters who would have distributed supplies in full uniform.

Monsieur Ducel of the Mameluke de la Garde, fought 1813-1815
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Monsieur Ducel of the Mameluke de la Garde, fought 1813-1815Credit: Media Drum World
Napoleon Bonaparte whose dreams of a European empire were crushed in the Battle of Waterloo
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Napoleon Bonaparte whose dreams of a European empire were crushed in the Battle of WaterlooCredit: Getty Images

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Sergeant Taria, Grenadiere de la Garde, served 1809-1815
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Sergeant Taria, Grenadiere de la Garde, served 1809-1815Credit: Media Drum World
Monsieur Dupont, Fourier for the 1st Hussar
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Monsieur Dupont, Fourier for the 1st HussarCredit: Media Drum World
Monsieur Loria, 24th Mounted Chasseur. Regiment Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
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Monsieur Loria, 24th Mounted Chasseur. Regiment Chevalier of the Legion of HonourCredit: Media Drum World
Monsieur Maire, 7th Hussars, served 1809-1815
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Monsieur Maire, 7th Hussars, served 1809-1815Credit: Media Drum World
Monsieur Dreuse of the 2nd Light Horse Lancers of the Guard, fought 1813-1814
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Monsieur Dreuse of the 2nd Light Horse Lancers of the Guard, fought 1813-1814Credit: Media Drum World

One of them, Monsieur Loria, a Chevalier of Napoleon’s Legion of honour, has one of the highest French order for military merits.

The incredible photographs were digitally colourised by My Colorful Past, a professional colouriser from Westport, Ireland.

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