A pair of Austrian Corps Commanders; Johann Freiherr von Hiller to the left of the picture, and Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg to the right.
Hiller was probably among the best of the Austrian Corps Commanders in 1809, and the only one who had not been nobly born. Having at one tome been a protege of Erzherzog Karl, the famously prickly Hiller had fallen out with him by this time.
Rosenberg was considered a mediocre Corps commander. He distinguished himself during wars with the Turks and the French Revolution, In 1811 he was named to the Hofkreigsrat (Aulic Council).
The accompanying figures are German and Hungarian infantry officers. The figures are of course by Piano Wargames.
Next is a diverse group of officers.
There are mounted Dragoon and Hussar officers, suitable for Brigade or Divisional commands.
A mounted colonel of German Grenadiers, and an ADC or Brigade general are to the outsides of the mounted row.
In the front on foot are a Bavarian infantry officer and a leader of the revolt in the Tyrol.
In case anyone who is interested is not aware, the latest Piano Wargames Kickstarter has 7 days left. This one includes French Hussars and Cuirassiers, French dismounted Dragoons (including Horse holders), Old and Young Guard infantry, French infantry and Artillery in overcoats, French Personalities, officers, and ADC's, more Austrian line in jackets and overcoats, Austrian Grenzer, Austrian Cuirassiers, Austrian officers, Austrian Artillery in Greatcoats, and some new vignettes.
That the famous French Military Surgeon, Baron Larrey, among others.
This one is free for pledges over 150 Euros, as is a Lassalle figure.
Existing figures can be added to the Kickstarter order at an 8% discount, and will ship with the Kickstarter (circa March 2025), all at the same flat shipping rate. I took advantage of this as well!
A pair of Austrian Corps Commanders; Johann Freiherr von Hiller to the left of the picture, and Franz Seraph von Orsini-Rosenberg to the right. 
In the front on foot are a Bavarian infantry officer and a leader of the revolt in the Tyrol. 
Very fine figures and great looking command vignettes. Apart from the Archduke Charles himself, I have a certain regard for one Michael von Kienmayer. Probably his most notable success was in command of a cobbled together XI Corps in 1809, conducting an outstanding campaign in Saxony. It all came to an end with the peace after Znaim.
ReplyDeleteQuite why he was afterwards assigned administrative posts, I have no idea.
Cheers,
Ion
Doubtless Kienmayer showed himself to be competent and out of favor with the Court or Hofkriegsrat!
DeleteSome very nice command figures there, Peter and the new Kickstarter packs look excellent too. I think I probably have more than enough Napoleonic Austrians already, but I might have a look at officers lor personality packs from the Piano range - they are certainly very nice figures indeed!
ReplyDeleteI have more than "enough" Austrians but still cant resist getting some of these beauties, LOL!
DeleteLovely command stands, some lovely figures, really like the Bavarian foot officer.
ReplyDeleteThe Bavarian officer was a free figure from the Alps Aflame Kickstarter. I do still have to paint the Tyrolians!
DeleteExcellent looking command figures Peter
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteSo many fine choices for the Austrians. Nice brushwork on some excellent figures.
ReplyDeleteIndeed; if I were starting from scratch this would be such an awesome range! Even I couldn't justify more Jagers, Grenzer, or Grenadiers!
DeleteLooks Like Baden and Saxony are up for 2025... and Lucas still needs to tackle the Imperial Guard cavalry and Artillery.
Exciting news!
DeleteIndeed, I have everything I really need for Baden, unfortunately, but that may not stop me. I only have 1812 Saxons, so the early ones will be a must! :-)
DeleteFine looking figures and nicely painted. They will look splendid leading their troops on the table.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Richard!
DeleteLovely work Peter. I'm off to have a look at the latest kickstarter, so thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDeleteMore excellent figures Peter and the latest kickstarter from Lucas is magnificent (I have subscribed).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris, and isn't it, though? :-)
DeleteSplendid looking Austrian command, I will have to visit the Piano website again at a future date, the Wurttumbergers are excellent!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain. Everything Lucas does seems excellent!
DeleteGreat looking leaders of men
ReplyDeleteWhile the Austrian officer Corps as a whole wasn't top of the line, they stayed in the fight for more campaigns than anyone else!
DeletePeter ... appreciate the reminder on the kickstarter, and I need to go look and pledge ... lol!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, you do! :-)
DeleteBTW, Mark is the one that first made me aware of Piano Wargames after their first Kickstarter, and I have supported every one since then!
Terrible me. And with this one ... eek! Too much good stuff, and I can feel my wallet getting lighter already.
DeleteHappy to do my civic duty; looks like Lucas is about to add some new Austrian ADC's, too!
DeleteLol ... and uh, oh.
DeleteYep, just added them to my pledge!
DeleteWas looking back at my last order ... I only picked up more French figures, and so my track record for staying away from Napoleonic era Austrians is still very much mostly intact. Will probably go for the French Guard grouping, I have nothing for such in my collection. However, the French in Greatcoats are awfully tempting. And ... so are the Austrians ... lol.
DeleteThese are great figures for the French Guard infantry. I don't really need any more Old or Young Guard, but I couldn't resist at least one unit; they will become the 3rd (Dutch) Guard Grenadiers, I think. I do love me some Austrians, though! I picked up[ enough figures for 2 units of French line in Overcoats, too.
DeleteGreat looking troops from Piano, Peter. They have some excellent and unique figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean; that they do!
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