UNIFORMS. Troop dolman of the FRANCHETTI scout squadron in dark blue cloth with straight collar and scarlet cloth cuffs, fastened at the front with 6 flat brandebourgs fastened with olives, lined in woollen cloth. Second Empire period. Wear and tear, a few holes. ABE This scout unit was created in August 1870 and comprised 115 cavalrymen and officers commanded by Major Franchetti, who was killed at the Battle of Champigny on 1 December 1870.