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Piccolomini/Capra Curassier Regiment

By: Wargamer Game Studio

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: By Fire and Sword - Holy Roman Empire (15mm)

38 figures

Last Stocked on 9/1/2022

Product Info

Title
Piccolomini/Capra Curassier Regiment
Dimensions
8x6x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147951302
MFG. Part #
WGSIMP-10
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Metal

Description

Raised in 1629 as an arquebuser unit, the regiment of Octavio Piccolomini was to go down in history as the most renowned cavalry unit in the Imperial Army. This unit took part in all the significant battles since 1629. In 1633 the unit was reformed into a cuirassier regiment. The regiment won renown in many battles and it was believed that one of its cuirassiers mortally wounded the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. In 1656, after Piccolomini’s death (he died after falling off his horse), Ludwig Hieronymus, the Count of Caprara, became the inhaber-colonel (owner) of the regiment. The count spared no expense at his own cost for his regiment to be the best unit in the army – both in terms of equipment and beautiful banners. The regiment took part in the Polish and Danish campaigns and was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel
Johann Enrenreich Sonau.

This Set Includes:

  • Lieutenant Colonel’s base
  • 1 x Miniature of Johann Enrenreich Sonau
  • 1 x Mounted Musician
  • 1 x Mounted Standard Bearer
  • 3 x Horses

  • Major’s Base
  • 1 x Mounted Officer
  • 1 x Mounted Musician
  • 1 x Mounted Standard Bearer
  • 3 x Horses

  • 3 Companies of Armored Cuirassier
  • 18 x Armored Cuirassiers
  • 18 x Horses

  • 3 Companies of Armored Cuirassier with Arquebuses
  • 18 x Armored Cuirassiers with Arquebuses
  • 18 x Horses


  • 1 x Set of Piccolomini (Caprara) Imperial Cuirassier Regimental banners
  • 2 x Pikes
  • 14 x 3x4cm Bases