Rouen duck Rouen Foncé (dark) as opposed to Rouen Clair, which are lighter in colour. In 1850 the first Rouens were introduced to the United States by D. W. Lincoln of Worcester, Massachusetts, and used as general farm ducks until becoming popular as show birds. They were included in the "Standard of Perfection" of the American Poultry Association in 1874 and since then have won many titles, often having the most entries in the heavyweight class and doing well in competition with other breeds. Rouen duck The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck raised primarily for decoration, exhibition or as
Khaki a coarse home-spun cotton, and a cotton turban, supplemented by a leather or padded cotton jacket for cold weather. In 1848, a khaki uniform was introduced. Subsequently, all regiments, whether British or Indian, serving in the region had adopted khaki uniforms for active service and summer dress. The original khaki fabric was a closely twilled cloth of linen or cotton. The impracticality of traditional bright colors such as the red coat, especially for skirmishing, was recognised early in the 19th century. Khaki-colored uniforms were used officially by British troops for the first time during the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia, when