Tuesday, April 1, 2025

13th Portuguese Line, "Peniche"

 The 13th regiment was recruited in Estramadura province, and quartered in Lisbon. 

It formed part of the 10th Portuguese brigade, along with the 5th Cazadores and, later, the 24th Line regiment. The brigade acted independently for much of the Peninsular War. 

Belonging to the organizational Center Division, it had white piping on the collars, cuffs, turnbacks, and front of the jacket. 

The later uniform had either a fringe to the shoulder straps or British style "wings", usually shown as green for the light company and piping colored for the grenadiers; the light companies had green plumes, while everyone else had white plumes on their shakos. 

Photography assistant Miss Maddie. I usually take my pictures outside on an overcast day, using the cover of our hot tub for the (grey) surface!

Note the white lace decoration on the uniform of the Fifer. I know that many wargamers don't like their figures in firing positions, but I always like to have at least some of my Napoleonic infantry in same, so I was pleased that these figures from Brigade Games had firing options. 

And with this unit, Project Portugal expansion is complete. Parade to follow at a date to be determined!

16 comments:

  1. Maddie did well, but the parade is a must! Good to see the army ready for the debut at H-Con.

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  2. Nice addition to your Portuguese army, I'm not a fan of firing line models but you have done a cracking job on them, the white piping etc. really stands out with the dark jackets and trousers.

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  3. Great looking unit love the flag and the officer in back line

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    1. Thanks, Gary. I think this unit is one of my favorites from the expansion!

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  4. Another great looking unit to round out your expansion, Peter. Look forward to the parade and seeing all the Portuguese together.

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  5. Another lovely unit and I like the use of the kneeling figures in the front rank.

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    1. Thanks, Lawrence. As I said, I like at least a few units in firing position(s)!

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  6. Beautiful looking unit, Peter. A parade is a splendid idea. I really have to finish up my "allied" contingents this year.

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    1. Thanks, Steve. I enjoyed reading your Borodino write ups!

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  7. Another marvellous unit of Portuguese. I'll be there for the parade along with every one else!
    Regards, James

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  8. Great job Peter, looking forward to seeing the whole lot, my favourite sort of post!

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    1. Thank you, Mark. I'll be busy the next 2 days getting everything ready for HAVOC this weekend, but may get a chance to do some army shots along the way!

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