FML Franz Rosenberg - Orsini was from the Itian portion of the Hapsburg empire.
This Foundry figure depicts him as being rather portly.
He commanded a Brigade under Herzerzog Karl in Germany, and a wing of the Army of Italy at the second Battle of Caldiero in 1805. In 1809, he commanded the IV Corps, and fought at Eggmuhl, Aspern-Essling, and Wagram.
I have paired him with the mounted Colonel of a Hungarian regiment, a figure that was part of the "300 Austrians, likely from Front Rank.
FML Franz Rosenberg - Orsini.
A pair of Cuirassier officers to lead the Divisons of these elite horsemen.
Note the elongated gold triangles on the chest of the Cuirasses, supposedly emulating the gorgets of other nation's officer corps.
As my Cavalry regiments have 8 figures and Foundry cavalry figures come in groups of three, the two surplus officers are thus promoted to Field grade!
One rides a Chestnut and the other a Bay.
Different colors of flowering tufts also differentiate the two officers.
It is difficult to tell, but the near figure wears the uniform of the green faced KR #4 , while the far figure wears that of the black faced KR #6.
Nice work Gonsalvo, I do like Austrian Generals!
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Matt
Thank you, Matt!
DeleteMore excellent leaders
ReplyDeleteAlmost to the end of the added Austrian Huigh Command...
DeleteExcellent stuff Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jake!
DeleteMore fine and useful additions Peter.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Lawrence!
DeleteHerr Franz is looking good, but the cuirassier officers steal the show, for mine. Lovely figures. Did you limit yourself to two, or are there more on the way?
ReplyDeleteThanks, James. As I alluded to, these are the Officer figures from the Foundry Cuirassier command set, re purposed to be Cuirassier Generals. With only 8 Cuirassier regiments in the whole Austrian Army in 1809, how many Cuirassier generals does one need? :-)
DeleteIs that a trick question? Can I have more time sir, I am taking off my socks?!
DeleteYou got me, I skimmed the captions and looked more at the pretty piccies. Guilty as 'charged'!
LOL! This is definitely it for Cuirassier generals for now; one more Austrian commander to go, though
DeleteGreat looking Austrian command and lovely cuirassier officers!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteYour Austrian generals are gorgeous...Hope they're talented!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil. Talented, I din't know about that! We'll go with Napoleon's own question... is he *lucky*?
DeleteGreat looking Austrians, Peter! Someday I may add some to my Napoleonic collection. I love the uniform/bearskins of the Austro-Hungarian grenadiers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. the Hungarian grenadiers certainly have an especially striking uniform!
DeleteFantastic work as always Peter. I am always so envious of your campaigns in a day and the wonderful preparation you take in order to make things perfect along with your fellow companions. The Austrians are certainly a wonderful looking army aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carlo. I've done all the background work, maps, etc for the Spring 1809 event. It may have to be postponed due to all the Covid-19 issues, though.
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