The first regiment of Continental Light Dragoons had ist origins as Bland's Virginia Horse, and joined Washington's army at Morristown, NJ, in December 1776.
At that time, it was recorded as having two different uniforms, one blue faced red, and the other brown faced green; I have depicted them in the later.
They officially became the 1st Continental Light Dragoons in March of 1777.
Reversed colors for the trumpeters (green faced brown) were documented by Bland in the Spring of 1777, along with many other details of rank distinctions.
This uniform is depicted in both Mollo and Leffert's works. Lefferts shows a lighter, orangish brown, which I have copied, while Mollo shows dark brown coats.
The flag is by Adolfo Ramos; it appears there may have been several flags carried, all with the same design, but with red or green ground colors instead. This flag is by Adolfo Ramos.
The legs on the horses of these Perry figures were kind of disaster - quite bent and fragile; I straightened them as much as I dared!
Lovely work again and a very nice uniform, really different. The legs on the horses seem to be a problem at times with Perry , which is a shame as they are great figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, definitely a unique uniform. The issue is mot apparent in the frontal view of the figures!
DeleteGreat paint work. I've had the same issue with metal Perry horses.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard. The bent legs *are* pretty annoying! I suspect the fact that these are one piece figures (unlike the British, as previously noted) contributes to the problem!
DeleteLovely looking Continental cavalry!
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The brown with green facings is a great choice Peter. Very effective. The Perry metal can be a bit bendier than others which is usually not a problem except on horses' legs, as you say.
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