Saturday 11 May 2019

Saxon Line Infantry - Black Hussar 28mm

Saxon line infantry completed. Excellent Black Hussar miniatures again for these.

The Saxon regiments in 1810-13 were distinguished by their facing colours (red, yellow, blue, green), each colour having a regiment with brass and another with pewter buttons, making a total of 8 regiments. These regiments were named after their Inhaber or Owner/Patron. I've painted up the four regiments with brass buttons.

The great Rawkin's Saxon book has contains a wealth of information for painting, as well as interesting history.  In 1806 many of the Saxon Regimental Officers were nobility of advanced years, and criticised by the Saxon General Ferdinand von Funck as lacking in military knowledge, in addition to the mental and physical vigour necessary for campaigning. The average age of Colonels was 65, and Captains 55. Heinrick von Boblick, Commandant of the Konig regiment was 90 years old, though fortunately he had a youthful 72 year old deputy to assist him...  With later reforms better trained and more capable officers were available though.

Here's the Konig Regiment with red facings and brass buttons. The officer for this regiment is in steel gray Dienstuniform (service uniform) which was an alternative to the standard dress coat the officers of the other three regiments are wearing. It was authorised for all service except parades. The von Niesemeuschel regiment also had red facings but pewter buttons. 

 

One detail of these Black Hussar Models is that the sabre/bayonet pouchcomes separately and must be glued on. This allows for a more realistic model appearance, though being a wargamer I'd also be  happy with the less fiddly pre-molded versions!



Prinz Maximilian Regiment, with yellow facings and brass buttons. The von Rechten regiment also had yellow facings but pewter buttons.







Prinz Anton Regiment with blue facings and brass buttons. The von Low regiment also had blue facings but pewter buttons.






Prinz Friedrich August Regiment with green facings and brass buttons. The Prinz Clemens regiment also had green facings but pewter buttons.






Thanks for looking, up next will likely be the Saxon Artillery.

30 comments:

  1. They look wonderful Chasseur, great job on the white uniforms!

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  2. Great work Mark, the infantry look terrific. Those Rawkins booklets really are great value and this reminds me I must invest in a few more.

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    1. Thanks and yes truly wonderful books, thanks Lawrence!

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  3. Right up my street, lovely work as usual.
    The Saxons are a favourite of mine, especially the heavy cavalry.
    Have fun,
    Jeremy

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  4. Superb array of Saxon manhood Mark - those Black Hussar figures are beautiful and your paintwork outstanding. I love the way the black edging makes all the details stand out!

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    1. Cheers Ross, yes it's a bit harsh for some, but I like seeing all the detail!

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  5. Great job, Mark! Brave Saxons!

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  6. Four regiments at once? You are a painting machine! Super work as always!

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    1. Yes four is about my limit at a time I think! :) Thanks Jonathan.

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  7. Yes, they are stunning.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  8. Wow! Those are magnificent Mark.

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  9. Gorgeous regiments, Mark. I too chose one unit each in each of the four facing colors, half with pewter and half with brass buttons. I do love the Saxon flags as well!

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    1. Thanks Peter, yes it was a tough choice between these and the Leibfahnen.

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  10. Mark, as always, an excellent result! Congratulations!

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  11. Nicely looking saxon units! Great job!

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  12. Gorgeous looking Saxon regiments, lovely work!
    Best Iain

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  13. Beautiful figures Mark, inspiring me to do Saxons alongside my Baden and Wurttemberg!


    I replied to your request on TMP but just in case you don't see it:

    "@Markconz Beautifully painted figures! In response to your question, initially the recruitment was from the lands and estates of the Inhaber and soldiers were to serve 20 years and considered 'bondsmen', however, in 1810 the King and his general staff recognised the issues from the old way and changed the recruitment to be nationwide, with a fixed term of 8 and 10 years for cavalry and infantry respectively.

    I hope this helps."

    Cheers

    Mark

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    1. Many thanks Mark, nice to have some more information about these!

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  14. Those all white uniforms really make the facings pop!

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