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Soldier of the Compagnies franches de la Marine of Canada, between 1701 and 1716

Caption: Soldier of the Compagnies franches de la Marine of Canada, between 1701 and 1716

This common soldier of the Compagnies franches is shown in the "Blow into the pan" position, according to the Troupes de la Marine weapon-handling exercises of 1704. Reconstruction by Michel Pétard.