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Nothing new here I'm afraid, for years manufacturers have been getting it wrong, despite instant information via the internet. What with double cross belts for French fusiliers or short tails with high waisted lapels, or British knapsacks having side pockets, or Prussian infantry having their kit on the wrong side. Cavalry saddles don't fare any better in many cases but we have to put up with what we get or we end up doing without.
Basically one belt carries the bayonet and cartridge case and worn by all.
Second cross belt carries the sabre and was the preserve of NCOs, Elite Companies and Guard units pre 1815. The Young Guard in 1815 did nt get a sabre neither did number elite companies.
Backpack had two straps
Often a water bottle carried with thin strap running alongside one of the cross belts
So these figs could only be line NCOs or potentially pre 1814 Young Guard not all of which had the full epulettes
Would prefer a set of French Fusilers ie with one belt.