This battalion shows the light infantry in its early form with the casque hat and an all green uniform which supplanted their white breeches and waistcoat introduced in 1789. I have taken some liberties with the tri-colour cockade and flagstaff but I'm sure it happened. The uniform carried through to 1794 at the latest being supplanted gradually by the more familiar all blue coat, breeches and chapeau of the mid to late revolutionary period. I have earlier painted up two battalions of those so that's covered!
All are Eureka 28mm figures. On to the photographs:
Dave.
Absolutely beautiful Dave, clearly a productive week off.I always liked the casket type headgear of the French pre revolution. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSuperb piece of work their Dave. Love the green.
ReplyDeleteLovely units Dave, great details and splendid colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks lads, very kind. Just have to get them on the table!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Dave. Need to see these on the gaming table
ReplyDeleteLovely painting and the green really stands out:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking unit and one I was not familiar with!
ReplyDeletelovely to look at and stare into, I like the detail on the boots, I have not seen that sort of thing before..
ReplyDeleteThinking about buying a couple of French battalions from http://emperortoadsemporium.com/home/4574049073 when they release them.
ReplyDeleteThose are really very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
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