Thursday, May 21, 2020

32e Ligne, Early Empire in bicorne


The first of a new "Division" of  French Line infantry, the 32e charges enthusiastically off the painting table. 


They are dressed in the early Empire uniform,, with bicornes and long tailed coats.


These are Old Glory (1st edition)  figures, in "Campaign Dress".


They are a mix of the Advancing set and the "enthusiastic" sets.
Note the bottles of wine !


The former pictures were taken on a cloudy day, the next ones on a sunny day with the sun nearly overhead. Still the shadows are obvious. 


The 32e traces its origin back to the Bassigny Regiment, first raised in 1775. 


It was part of the Grande Armee from 1805 - 1807, and fought at Friedland. 


The 32e fought in Spain from 1808 -1814. 


During the 1815 Campaign  it served as a part of the Army of the Rhine. 

18 comments:

  1. This is a very energetic bunch of Frenchmen, Peter!

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  2. These guys are certainly fierce competitors when it comes to killing hats. Great painting as usual and wonderful looking regimental flag.

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    1. LOL, John. Doubtless their pay was docked for the damage!
      Flag is by Adolfo Ramos in Spain.

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  3. Nice work on these Peter. I have to admit that nowadays I feel a lot less enthusiastic after a bottle of wine, and am normally looking for a nap somewhere.

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    1. Thanks, Lawrence. Perhaps it's brandy, then? :-)
      I think these soldiers would be a bit younger then than we are now! :-)

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  4. Fiery an beautiful, well done!

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  5. Certainly an eye catching unit for the tabletop.

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    1. This one won't get lost in the crowd, I think! :-)

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  6. Great animated unit, showing some French elan.

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  7. Lovely energetic and well lubricated French line troops!
    Best Iain

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    1. A little "liquid courage" never hurts when assaulting a bridge, etc...

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  8. Wonderful period Peter and very close to my heart as you know well. Looking very good mate.

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  9. Thanks, Carlo. Still my personal favorite after all these years (and nearly 8,000 figures now) as well!

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  10. Lovely Peter, they do look keen to get at it!

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    1. Looking intimidating was probably half the secret of successful Bayonet charges! :-)

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