A Fine Canadian Mustache

While Google fails me once again on the fine details, I recognize the two large medals identifying this gentleman as having had a Québécois Récompense de Service de Moustache bestowed upon him at some point. The smaller starburst at his throat indicates a career in the Greater Canadian Moustache Brigades and the sash is only awarded if his mustache was wounded in combat. Truly a mighty warrior and someone deserving our respect. Too bad the collective memory of the Internet has let him slip away.

Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles

A fine mustache that saw action in the US Civil War, the Indian Wars, and the Spanish-American War. Miles eventually rose in the ranks to become Commanding General of the United States Army, the last person to hold that title.

A Dark Day In Mustache History

On this day, in the blighted year of 1916, the British Army revoked the standing order that all military men were required to maintain a mustache.

Michael Leapman explores the disastrous consequence to the British Empire in this keenly insighted Telegraph article.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 8

Unfortunately the image is maddeningly obscure as to whether the officer has bloomed his mustache and sideburns into a mature faceshelf.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 6

CSA General William Preston

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 5

Thomas Quirk, scout for John Hunt Morgan and mustache aficionado.

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 4

Mustaches of the Civil War, Pt. 3

Mustaches of the Civil War, pt. 2

What a fine battle mustache.

Mustaches of the Civil War, Pt. 1