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Illustration of Ottomans from Turkish Postcards from the 1950s of

Elbicei Atika. Musée des Anciens Costumes Turcs de Constantinople, par Jean Brindesi

Plate 11

Kolluk NeferiKeçeliOda BaşıKolluk Bayraktarı
Koulouk Néféri Ketzeli Oda Baschi Koulouk Bariaktari
Janissaire de Corps de Garde Officier payeur du 25e bataillon Chef de Chambrée Sous-Officier de Corps de Garde
Janissary of the Guard Corps Pay Officer of the 25th Battalion Barrack Leader Janissary standard bearer



kolluk neferi = a private soldier at a guard-house
keçeli = wearing a felt cap
bayraktar = standar bearer
Source: OttomanTurkish

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