The origins of this regiment date back to 1684.
The uniform coats had black collar, cuffs, and lapels.
The waistcoats, pants, and the backing of the Fusilier Miter were all paille.
The buttons and metal on the miters were brass. These are Brigade Games figures; flag by Adolfo Ramos.
The Regiment fought at the battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Fort Washington. Much of the Regiment was captures at Trenton, but contingents later fought at Brandywine and Monmouth.
It is estimated that roughly one third of the Hessian and other German troops sent to America opted to remain behind and settle here at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Very nice looking Hessians, it is a lovely uniform, they are really good looking figures too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! As mentioned before, I have really enjoyed doing the Hessians!
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Gary! The BG figures are less chunky than the Perrys, but no less nice.
DeleteSplendid looking unit. That won't go unnoticed on the games table.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard. They do make a splash!
DeleteVery good looking figures. Great to see more mercenary troops.
ReplyDeleteAs noted, I became quite enamored of the Hessians, and I plan a couple of Brunswick units in the second wave. I had to increase my British and Patriot units to compensate, of course! :-)
DeleteAnother splendid Hessian unit, a nice contrasting allied unit to have alongside the redcoats!
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Yes, they make a nice contrast to the British red!
DeleteSplendid looking unit
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteFantastic work. Love the flag too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
DeleteExcellent choice of unit to add to the Crown forces and I like them in the firing line poses too!
ReplyDeleteThis is one conflict where I especially like quite a lot of firing figures.
DeleteHandsome looking regiment of fusiliers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean!
DeleteAnother fine unit of Hessians. Lovely stuff Peter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence. I'm trying to remember; did you do any Hessians, etc., for your own AWI project?
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