Found some interesting relics in the excellent Hermitage site in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Ney's undress coat from 1812 :

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/08/hm88_3_1_3_2.html

Some Eugene de Beauharnais artifacts and a nice portrait:

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/08/hm88_3_1_7.html

Eugene's guard chasseur sabretache

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/12/...12_3_2_7_5.html

I wonder what else they have there (pressumably picked up from amongst the retreating Grande Armee's baggage). I wish I could view them in real life! Maybe one day!

Colin

Facinating links Colin.....Thanks for posting them.

guy