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French Hussars, 1808-1815

By: Warlord Games

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Black Powder - Napoleonic Wars 1789-1815 - French Empire (28mm)

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14 figures

MSRP old price: $42.00


Product Info

Title
French Hussars, 1808-1815
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
6x6x2"
NKG Part #
2147622985
MFG. Part #
WLG302012002
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Metal & Plastic
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Napoleonic warfare saw bewildering varieties of exotic uniforms worn by the various armies that marched and fought in the early 19th century. There were none so exotic and magnificent as the Hussar regiments of the French army. These dashing light cavalry donned outfits originally inspired by Turkish, and later Hungarian, cavalry. Each of the fourteen regiments formed wore a differing uniform, with the result that a Hussar brigade made a most impressive sight.

Mounted on small but tough horses, they were used on campaign in scouting and raiding roles. Their elan and dash made up for their smaller mounts and lack of armour on the field of battle.

Principally armed with the curved light cavalry sabre they could also carry a carbine, or more commonly a pistol, into the fray.

A regiment was formed into four squadrons, each of two companies, and the first company in a regiment was usually the elite company, distinguished by their bearskin fur colpacks.

Box set Contains:

  • 12 plastic easy-build French Hussars.
  • 1 additional metal officer and metal horse.
  • 1 additional metal bugler.
  • Optional metal arm for eagle bearer.