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APPENDIX.
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pointed, and exercised, like the French army. The French
lan^uajje is taught in the schools, and the Frank instructors
are chiefly of that nation, which has consequently great influ-
ence. The whole of the native officers were formerly, and many
now are taken from the ranks, and are therefore entirely un-
educated ; a few have been recently furnished by the different
schools, which the Pasha has established.
The monthly pay is as follows : —
Piastres.
Cavalry.
Infantry.
Artillery.
General of Division
18,000
18,000
18,000
General of Brigade
10,500
10,500
10,500
Mirely Bey
Colonel
8,000
8,000
8,000
Caimacan
Lieutenant-Colonel
3,000
3,000
3,000
Bimbaschi
Commandant
2,500
2,500
2,500
Sarcologassi -
Major
1,250
1,250
1,250
Umbaschi
fist Captain -
\2d Captain
550
600
450
500
500
Metagim Awal
1st Lieutenant
300
300
360
Metagim Saim -
2d Lieutenant -
250
250
300
Sawuss
Sergeants
25
25
25
Mobassi -
Corporals
20
20
20
Privates
15
15
15
In 1824, the pay of a Mirely (colonel) amounted to 8383 —
6 paras, and a fraction.5 The guards have double pay, 3 per cent
is deducted for military stock. The troops are supposed to be
paid annually, but were said, in 1836, to be a year and a half
in arrear.
A Christian can attain to the rank of General of Division.
Surgeons, and veterinary surgeons take rank as officers. Cavalry
officers are furnished by Government with swords.
A colonel is allowed forage for 3 horses.
A lieutenant-colonel .. 3
A commandant .. 2
An adjutant .. 2
Rank is distinguished by the following decorations worn on
the breast: —
Colonel - - Crescent, and star in diamonds.
Lieutenant-colonel Crescent in gold, star in diamonds.
Commandant - Star, and crescent in gold.
5 In 183G, iO paras made 1 piastre, o piastres 1 shilling.
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pointed, and exercised, like the French army. The French
lan^uajje is taught in the schools, and the Frank instructors
are chiefly of that nation, which has consequently great influ-
ence. The whole of the native officers were formerly, and many
now are taken from the ranks, and are therefore entirely un-
educated ; a few have been recently furnished by the different
schools, which the Pasha has established.
The monthly pay is as follows : —
Piastres.
Cavalry.
Infantry.
Artillery.
General of Division
18,000
18,000
18,000
General of Brigade
10,500
10,500
10,500
Mirely Bey
Colonel
8,000
8,000
8,000
Caimacan
Lieutenant-Colonel
3,000
3,000
3,000
Bimbaschi
Commandant
2,500
2,500
2,500
Sarcologassi -
Major
1,250
1,250
1,250
Umbaschi
fist Captain -
\2d Captain
550
600
450
500
500
Metagim Awal
1st Lieutenant
300
300
360
Metagim Saim -
2d Lieutenant -
250
250
300
Sawuss
Sergeants
25
25
25
Mobassi -
Corporals
20
20
20
Privates
15
15
15
In 1824, the pay of a Mirely (colonel) amounted to 8383 —
6 paras, and a fraction.5 The guards have double pay, 3 per cent
is deducted for military stock. The troops are supposed to be
paid annually, but were said, in 1836, to be a year and a half
in arrear.
A Christian can attain to the rank of General of Division.
Surgeons, and veterinary surgeons take rank as officers. Cavalry
officers are furnished by Government with swords.
A colonel is allowed forage for 3 horses.
A lieutenant-colonel .. 3
A commandant .. 2
An adjutant .. 2
Rank is distinguished by the following decorations worn on
the breast: —
Colonel - - Crescent, and star in diamonds.
Lieutenant-colonel Crescent in gold, star in diamonds.
Commandant - Star, and crescent in gold.
5 In 183G, iO paras made 1 piastre, o piastres 1 shilling.