Waterloo 1815: Cranium of Soldier No.1

3D Model

Skull of a soldier killed during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It displays severe facial trauma, most likely caused by a sharp weapon. One incisor driven into the upper jaw by a powerful blow is old healed trauma, most likely suffered in an earlier battle. Discovered during construction work at Plancenoit/Maransart, Belgium. Strontium and DNA examinations will help to identify the nationality of the fallen who could be Prussian or French soldiers. [3D Model: Toby Monks MSc, Farnborough] [Photos R. Schäfer, Dr. B. Wilkin]