Talk:Fusilier

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Regarding Clothing

Er... this one sentence is bothering me. I would change it, but I am not British and honestly don't know if it is, perhaps, worded correctly.

     "In full dress fusilier officers only wore a bearskin."

I am assuming that fusilier officers wear more than a hat. Now, assuming that these fellows aren't walking around in the buff, shouldn't this sentence be reworded? Mr. G. Williams 03:17, 17 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What lacks here:

What lacks here: Etymology; fusil is the French word for rifle, so fusilier MAY literally mean rifle man. Anyone may expand this with citations to make one "Etymology" section of the article. Maybe it would also be very useful was there any information on a fusilier's modern designation. This could explain whether modern fusiliers are ceremonial or maybe they still fight in other countries. If the regimental designation has stopped entering combat in a certain time, when then? This may apply on the countries featured on the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wickedcrane (talk • contribs) 12:51, 15 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]