Well, it's time for a return to painting Napoleonics; after all, the 300 Austrians aren't going to paint themselves!
This is Infanterie Regiment #54, recruited in Bohemia.
It has "apple green" facings and pewter buttons.
The Inhaber of the Regiment was Feldmarschalleutnant Karl, Graf Callenberg, from 1769 - 1805, and Feldmarschalleutnant Josef, Freiherr Froon von Kirchrath, from 1805 to 1821.
In 1809, the regiment formed part of FML Hohenzollern-Hechingen's II Corps. \
It fought at Ratisbon, Aspern, Wagram, and Znaim.
These are definitely Old Glory figures (many were still in the original bags of 30 figures), but I think they originate from different molds than today's 25mm Old Glory figures. They are chunkier and better sculpted; indeed, at first I thought they might be Foundry figures when I was sorting them out. They were acquired second hand in 2011, but had obviously been sitting unpainted for at least 10 or 20 years before that!
Lovely, bright Austrians Peter. I really like the shade of green for apfelgrün; a tasty harvest of apples there!
ReplyDeleteThat last photo had me wondering, have they spied some of Lasalle's troopers off to their left-rear*?
Regards, James
(*One of the few German units that (most likely) had shakos by 1809, according to my notes).
Thank you, James. The color is delta CC "Lime Green".
DeleteThe vast majority of my exiasting Austrians are in Helmets, but all of the succeeding ones will be in shako, part of the "300 Austrians" purchase of 2011.
A splendid addition Peter, well done!
ReplyDeleteMerci, Phil. The first of many more... as if I didn't have a lot of Kaiserlicks already!
DeleteBeautiful looking regiment sir!
ReplyDeleteA very nice looking unit and the yellow/orange flag is a nice contrast to the green facings:)
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Ramos flags are a bit towards the Orange hue, but still look great!
DeleteA great looking unit.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
DeleteOh, come on now...your Austrians paint each other, admit it! Another good looking unit, there kaiserliche!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I could get them to do Landsknechts? Just a few centuries earlier, after all!
DeleteGood work, Peter, and the sculpts are very nice. Lots of “eyes left” in this battalion.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jon. I think James may have been right about Lasalle...
DeleteThank you, Garry!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work on these Peter
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteAnother great unit of Austrians, my first two units have at least made it to primer status,what year they get painted, now that's a good question! I like the green facings!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I personally find Austrian line about the easiest to paint of any Napoleonic unit; you're almost half done after you do the white! :-)
DeleteI find the wide range of facing colors fun, too!
Lovely work, and I always think apple green is one of those signature Austrian facings that always stands out.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Lawrence. I have at least one other unit with Apfelgrun facings, those in helmets, though.
DeleteSplendid looking toys Peter...
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thank you. Aly!
DeleteGreat looking "Bohemians", Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean!
DeleteYour Austrians are coming on superbly Peter. They are wonderful looking uniforms with their colourful array of facings.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Carlo; there are quite a few more to come!
DeleteSuperb looking troops, Peter! The contrast of the officer in his dark clothing, to the rest of his men really sets the unit off. Lovely green on the facings as well!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
thank you, Jason. The Austrian practice of the officers wearing the dark grey to black uberock is an interesting idiosyncrasy!
DeletePeter,
ReplyDeleteA superb Austrian unit. It's a shame we don't see more Austrians in gaming considered they fought Napoleon more than any other opponent. Again a great job.
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Thanks, Neil. You'll usually see them quite a bit here! :-)
DeleteI think my Austrian Army is close to outnumbering my French!
Nobody does more impressive regimental flags than you, Peter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, John. The credit here is primarily to Adolfo Ramos in Spain. Great flags, great prices, great service!
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