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Napoleonic French Chasseurs a Cheval Light Cavalry
Manufacture Product Number : WLG-WGN-FR-12 12 plastic easy-build French Light Cavalry |
| Formed originally back in 1743, the Chasseurs à Cheval (mounted hunters) were hard riding, green clad light cavalry whose main role was patrolling and raiding for the French armies. A good Chasseur was at home on his light horse, skirmishing with the enemy cavalry or scouting enemy movements and thus providing valuable intelligence for their commanders. Armed with carbine, curved sabre and bayonet (an item disliked by the cavalrymen who used it to dig up vegetables or 'lost' it on campaign) the Chasseurs were most happy in the saddle, although they were also trained to fight on foot should the need arise. At the height of the French Army under Bonaparte's reign there were 31 regiments of Chasseurs à Cheval although only 15 regiments were available for the titanic Hundred Days campaign that culminated at the Battle of Waterloo. Our superbly detailed Chasseurs à Cheval are provided with covered and uncovered shakos as well as the colpacks favoured by the elite companies. Although requested not to wear the sabretache beyond 1808 many Chasseurs would keep this item well beyond this decree and thus we've included it on our models. For those of you wishing to follow regulations over reality simply snip the sabretache off. |
Type = Figure Kits, Busts and Accessories
Wargaming
Category = Wargaming Vehicles and Miniatures
Period = Napoleonic Wars
Scale = 28mm (1/56 Scale or 1 and 1/8 inches)
Material = Plastic
Finish = Unfinished Model Kit
Date of Release = 2015-08-21
Status = 2-3 weeks Shipping
| Allow 2-3 weeks for item to arrive at MichToy. Because you are so patient you will automatically receive this item at a 20% discount. |
Your Price $35.19
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20% off, you save : $8.80