Mexican war 1847 (2 Viewers)

[Army of North Virginia]

I have bought an old retired Conte officier. He is dressed in grey (correct) but I suppose the grey hat is a mistake. Aren't mexican war infantry hats bleu?

 

[Nooooo9]

The picture of the figure isn't loading on my computer, but based on the description I think you have one of the "New Orleans Greys" a volunter unit that fought at the Alamo in the 1830s. Conte hasn't made a Mexican War set to cover the 1840s conflict but the New Orleans Greys uniform was very close to what the US Army wore in that conflict. This figure can be used in a Civil War scenario also as a few veterans of the Mexican campaign favored this type of hat when the Civil War broke out 15 years later.

 

[Army of North Virginia]

The picture of the figure isn't loading on my computer, but based on the description I think you have one of the "New Orleans Greys" a volunter unit that fought at the Alamo in the 1830s. Conte hasn't made a Mexican War set to cover the 1840s conflict but the New Orleans Greys uniform was very close to what the US Army wore in that conflict. This figure can be used in a Civil War scenario also as a few veterans of the Mexican campaign favored this type of hat when the Civil War broke out 15 years later.

Now I have seen the name of the figure, you are right Nooooo9, is a New Orleans Greys.

 

[Capitolron]

I agree - at the start of the War of Northern Aggression many Mexican War Veterans were wearing articles from their old Union Uniforms. I think this figure - I have as well - adds a little something to a battle display.

 

[Army of North Virginia]

I agree - at the start of the War of Northern Aggression many Mexican War Veterans were wearing articles from their old Union Uniforms. I think this figure - I have as well - adds a little something to a battle display.

I'm sorry Capitolron. I have some problems to post my photo