Project Waterloo: Belgian Militia

 

OK, I made somewhat of a goof with these guys; they were really supposed to be *Dutch*militia, some of which had orange facings.

After reading through the Ospreys on The Dutch, Belgian, and Nassau forces, it seemed logical to me that the Belgians would have the more French appearing, Bell top style shakes, and the Duct the headgear more like the British. Indeed, the Belgian Chasseurs (light infantry) and cavalry did.

WRONG; they don't call it the "Belgic" shako for nothing (even if it really inspired by the earlier Portuguese shakos!). 

Anyway, not a big deal, especially as both armies were seriously short of everytghing, and the regulations were perhas more followed in the breech! 

So, these follows by rights should have had white collars and cuffs instead of orange. These are more Perry figures. Once again, I forgot to trim the flagstaffs (already done). 

Everything else is correct. I won't tell if you don't!  :-) 

Besides, I like the look of the orange facings!