By 1814, with forces of the 6th Coalition closing in things were getting very desperate for the French Empire. Looking even more raggedy than the Marie Louises in the previous post, here's some National Guard of the time. Conscription was expanded to a wider age range, and equipment was in short supply.
These are Perry National Guard figures and a Perry French mounted officer who is no doubt thrilled to be in charge of this rabble. Also included is a scrappy but enthusiastic one eared dog from Westfalia Miniatures.
The figures are in a variety of clothing and poses, from some to none in terms of military gear excepting that all are equipped with a musket and cartridge belt.
Kudos also to my wife who suggested they needed a dog, reminding me to start using the Westfalia dog pack I had forgotten I had. A nice addition to the unit I think.
I like the dog... and the unit looks dogged, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!
DeleteA great looking rabble, great idea adding the dog!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Ray!
DeleteWonderful paintjob and great work on the bases as well...and nice looking dog!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil :)
DeleteLovely looking rabble and the dog is great too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain!
DeleteThe addition of mounted officer is good! Figures are well presented as expected from your hand. The motley appearance does lend a tone of desperation.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Cheers Jonathan, yes the Perry's did a good job on these I think :)
DeleteThese are great! The mounted officer and the dog are wonderful extra touches.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rod!
DeleteThere may be a bit too much 'bling' on the officers pistol/map cases and I agree the dog is a great touch.
ReplyDeleteCheers and yes you're probably right about the bling! Might have another look at it.
DeleteOooh I like those!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark!
ReplyDeleteGreat painting and great figures!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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