This regiment was formed in 1808 from the Tuscan Dragoons, which themselves were raised earlier that year in January.
The regimental facing color is Amaranth, a color beloved of Marechal Murat. I used Delta Ceramcoat "Dusty Mauve" for the hue.
These are the first of the cavalry from the Great Horse Project.
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The figures themselves are by Lucas Luber and Piano Wargames.
The regiment fought in Spain at Figuieres in 1810, Fuentes d' Onoro in 1811, and Los Arapiles in 1812.
The regiment then saw service in Russia at Smolensk, Moskowa, Wiasma, Krasnoe, Beresina, Wilna, and Kowno. In 1813 it was in action at Koenigsberg, Ebling, Goerde, and the defense of Hamburg. Finally, in 1814, it saw action at Willemsbourg.
Lovely looking unit, great figures and a superb uniform, very nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donnie!
DeleteGreat stuff Peter and that Dusty Mauve certainly makes them pop!
ReplyDeleteNot a color you get to use very often!
DeleteMore lovely Piano figures beautifully executed Peter. You must have a few chasseur regiments in the collection by now.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! I had 4 ( 2 each Foundry and Sash and Saber), this is the first of 2 more.
DeleteNice work, the other Chassuers will be jealous of the facing color.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe. I think there are at lest 4 different shades of red in the competition!
DeleteLovely work Peter. I will have to see if there is anything I can paint in that colour.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Richard. I'd think it would work on some Eastern types, too!
DeleteBloody hell Peter, part of a mob of nags 'without' leather work and horse furniture one moment and then 'ta-da' a beautifully painted unit the next! Amazing. What other tricks do you have in that bag?!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
LOL, thanks, James. Now I have to decide whether to start on the French Dragoons, or the Austrian Hussars and Dragoons next.
DeleteJust gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Gary!
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