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Autochrome photo of French Zouave infantry, WW1, 1914

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Autochrome photo of French Zouave infantry, WW1, 1914

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The logo for zig-zag rolling papers is a zouave.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zig-Zag_(company)#The_"Zig-zag_man"

Apparently the photo is originally in colour.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Tournassoud
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  Oh, damn, I should’ve been more attentive! I’ll change the title!

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