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[wellington]

I'm wondering if any other Napoleonic collectors have a temptation to purchase the British Infantry and calvary along with the wagon and natives....I love the look of the British figures and Indians.....I could never start that series but some of the British would be sweet on a stand alone shelf........


WELLINGTON

 

[sage742]

Wellington I already broke down and started to buy the Indians when they first came out but I've managed to resist the British cavalry and wagons so far. I all most broke down and bought them when I saw them in person. I still might eventually loose it and cave because they do look so good. Thankfully Andy has saved me with the New French Cavalry. Now those are some nice looking figures Greg

 

[OldDragon]

Hi Wellington

I will echo Sage, I spent the first few months in this hobby catching up on all the Napoleonic releases. Having caught up ... I was full of temptation to go into another line, featuring redcoats. The new mounted & dismounted cavalry with wagon look very good.

If you recall ... I had a question about their size. That is, if theseAR/BR were similar size with the NAPs. Has anyone had a chance to get a close look ?

Anyway ... the latest French cavalry gets top priority for now, funding wise.
Perhaps after that ... the BR Redcoats and wagon will start to look very good again.

And we do have a new British infantry line to look forward to ... probably the Guards regiment. Care to speculate

 

[Pierre]

The figures are closer to 54mm than to 60mm. Accordingly, they wil perfectly go with the Napoleonics (as far as we are only talking about scale).

The wagon set is terrific. The horse is in metal (while in the Imperial Collection set, it is in polystone!), the cart and accessories also and the chain is in brass.

Pierre.

 

[wellington]

I'm thinking that the British Infantry will be a Regiment of Foot such as the 33rd or 28th with the Belgic Shako..they would be nice in a square taking on the new French Calvary....or perhaps Andy will stick to the earlier look...never the less any red coat infantry regiment will be welcome.....

Come to think of it I don't think the 28th had the Belgic Shako at the time of Waterloo they kept the Stove Pipe style...



WELLINGTON

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

You are correct the 28th Regt of Foot in addition to wearing a stovepipe style cap they used unique cap insignia on both front and back. Infantry regiments that are known to have used the 'Belgic shako' or cap at Waterloo include:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Foot Guards, 1st Regt of Foot, 4th, 14th,23rd,27th,30th,32nd,33rd,40th,44th,69th,73rd,35th,54th,59th,91st,25th,37th,81st,Royal artillery,KGL Line,13th Royal Veterens Bn & the 2nd Royal Garrison Bn.
Interesting note here also...in period returns these are almost always referred to as caps rather than shakos.

 

[aujj65]

Just a bit of info on why the 28th had badges front and back.

Alexandria 1801.

The Regiment, then the 28th Foot (North Gloucestershire) under the Command of General Sir Ralph Abercromby landed in Egypt against strong French opposition. They marched onwards to Alexandria where they brought the French army to Battle.

The 28th. took up a defensive position on a line of low sand hills. On their right was an old Roman fort, which stood on a slight rise close to the shore, and to the front of this was an unfinished redoubt, which was manned by the 28th. Between them, the fort and the redoubt formed the key position, for if either was taken, then the British flank could be turned.

Under the cover of the pre-dawn darkness and sand dunes, two columns of French infantry headed straight for the British right. Heavy fighting ensued and as more French columns joined the attack, the 28th. Became cut off. The British musketry drove off the French onslaught but a brigade of French infantry moved through the gap between the 28th. and the rest of the British line. A counter attack by the 42nd Foot drove off this attack but they in turn went too far and were themselves in danger from French cavalry. The battle raged all along the line, but nowhere as fiercely as on the right, with the 28th fighting to their front and flanks. More French cavalry joined in, supported by more infantry. Some of the cavalry broke through the 42nd and formed up to charge the 28th in the rear. With no reserves available at this critical point in the battle, Lt. Col. Chambers, who had taken over command following the serious wounding of the C.O. Col. Paget, gave the historic order "Rear rank, 28th! Right about face!"

The rear ranks turned and with exemplary discipline waited until the French cavalry were a few horse lengths away. They then fired one devastating volley, causing heavy casualties amongst the cavalry and forcing them to withdraw.

For their gallantry in fighting back to back, the Regiment was given the unique honour of wearing a badge at the back of their caps.

The modern day Regiment still wears both and Back Badge day is celebrated on the 21st day of March each year

Jeff

 

[wadepat]

Jeff,

That is a very interesting bit of history. Thank you for providing it!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[aujj65]

Hi Pat.

Glad you enjoyed it. Have you worn out those catalogues yet?

Jeff

 

[damian]

Is the 28 th (North Gloustershire)the same regiment as the Glorious Glousters who fought at the Imjin in Korea?

 

[aujj65]

Yes they were at Hill 327.

Jeff

 

[wadepat]

Hi Pat.

Glad you enjoyed it. Have you worn out those catalogues yet?

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

Ha! No, I have not worn them out yet, but I am sure working on it! I really appreciate receiving them. They are stationed very close at hand so I may refer to them while I am at my computer. Thanks so much for supplying them to me!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[kilted vampire]

I'm wondering if any other Napoleonic collectors have a temptation to purchase the British Infantry and calvary along with the wagon and natives....I love the look of the British figures and Indians.....I could never start that series but some of the British would be sweet on a stand alone shelf........


WELLINGTON

Definately, have been tempted by the Revolutionary War. aka American War of Independence. The Continental Marines the Redcoats all of them. That and that crazy indian with the Redcoat on That was an eye popper!