I have fallen in love with Napoleonic uniform recently, which led me to draw this...The KnM version of The Barber of Siberia :p ...uniform ref: Royal Prussian Cavalry Lieutenant (1813)
I really like this picture, but... what is that 'thing' behind Chikane, or Chikane is carrying?? (added temporary reference note, will delete it later) Also is there a name for these cute shoes Himeko is wearing?
From the color of the band and the silver braids, Chikane is an officer in the French cavalry (...) Makes sense I guess since that's cavalry trousers, boots, and saber.
But according to author's note, Chikane is wearing Prussian cavalry officer uniform (from 1813), so kepi is out of the question. Also I googled a little and I have an overall idea what kind of hats were in use then, but still just can't recognize it in this picture.