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Saturday, January 13, 2024

Wurttemberg I.R. #6, "Kronprinz"


The last of my six units of "new" Wurttemberg Line Infantry musters off the painting table. 


In 1807, the existing infantry battalions of the Army of Wurttemberg were all expanded into two battalion regiments. IR #6, Kronprinz (Crown Prince) derived from the battalion of the same name.


Throughout the era, the unit had white facings piped with scarlet, and brass buttons. 

The facings appeared on the collars, cuffs, lapels, turnbacks, and shoulder straps. 


The flag is of the new pattern ordered by King Frederick in 1807. They were not actually presented to the troops until 1811! These are of course Piano Wargames sculpts (and flags), by Lucas Luber.

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    1. Thanks, Chris! I have really enjoyed painting these marvelous figures!

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    1. Much appreciated, Jon. Glad you're feeling better and almost back in the proverbial (and perhaps biking) saddle!

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    1. Thanks so much, Richard. I am not quite done with the "Wurtties", but perhaps there will be a parade-review by the end of the Quarter!

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  4. Great work Peter. That's a very attractive-looking flag as well.

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    1. Thanks, Lawrence. The Wurttemberg flags are attractive, and generally rational. The unit has white facings, but white as a flag color is already taken by the Leibgarde, so - quarterly argent and azul!

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  5. Excellent work! Always good to see troops of the "minor" powers.

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    1. Thanks, John. The armies of the Rheinbund are particularly appealing to me!

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  6. Lovely work once again on the ever-impressive Piano miniatures, Peter.

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    1. Thanks, Keith; they are lovely sculpts to work with!

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  7. Such nice figures. Pity there were only six regiments. Parade in order?

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    1. here were 8 in total, but 6 regiments worked well with the math and the budget! Parade/Review likely coming around the end of the 1st Quarter!

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