Black Powder Napoleonic Wars French Hussars 1808-1815, 28 mm Scale Model Figures

Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars 1789-1815 28mm scale Contents: 12 plastic easy-build French Hussars. 1 additional metal officer and metal horse. 1 additional metal bugler. Optional metal arm for eagle bearer. Unpainted figures, assembly with glue and painting required. Recommend for 14 years and older. Packaging may vary. 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 élan and dash made up for their smaller mounts and lack of armour on the field of battle. Principall