Carabinier, Compagnie mixte de Sapeurs-Pompiers , 1889.jpg

From Wikipedia: The Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince (Prince's Company of Carabiniers) is the Infantry division of the Force Publique, and one of the limited number of militaries that recruits foreigners. Although Monaco's defense is the responsibility of France, Monaco maintains a small force for the protection of the Sovereign, and the Prince's Palace.

The original unit was formed by Prince Honoré IV in 1817 for the protection of the Principality, but were reorganized when the Franco-Monegasque Treaty was signed. Then the Milice Nationale was created in 1865. In 1870, the Milice Nationale was renamed the Gardes du Prince, although, the "Gardes" were still tasked with fire fighting, and national security. On May 5, 1881, the Gardes du Prince were renamed the Compagnie mixte de Sapeurs-Pompiers to better adjust to their fire fighting duties. On June 17, 1909, the fire fighting unit was reorganized into a separate operating company called the Compagnie de Sapeurs-Pompiers, while the protection unit was renamed the Corps des Carabiniers du Prince. This lasted over 60 years, until the companies were finally renamed the Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers, and the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, and were placed under the Force Publique's direct control.

This Carabinier wears the working or training uniform of his Corps, which appears heavily influenced by the current French patterns. The colour is a lighter blue than worn later, with red distinctions.

The headdress is an upright kepi with sloping crown. Note that it appears top have a rear lip, or at least a softening of the rear wall. It was most likely figured on top in the same way as contemporary French models.

His hip jacket is simple with red collar, shoulder straps, piping and cuffs. The trousers also have a red welt down the outer seams. On parade, the latter could be tucked into the white gaiters visible below the cuff of the trousers.

He is armed with a French 11mm M1874 Gras rifle, which had been the standard weapon of the French army until the early 1880s. This is pictured below.