"Line vs Legere" Topic

Are there any differences between the Essex 15mm French Line and Legere figures? Can I use the Voltigeurs from the Legere in my Line company?

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One difference should be the short swords:

"Officially the short sabers briquetes were issued only to the elite companies (grenadier and carabinier companies) and to the infantry of the Imperial Guard. Unoficially also the voltigeurs and chasseurs carried them. The Decree of 27th October 1807 forbade the voltigeurs to be armed with the sabers. Of course none of the guys took it very seriously and they kept their weapons until 1815.
The center companies (chasseurs) of light infantry regiments had to give up their sabers in 1807. But in some regiments it brought little result so the order was repeated in 1815. Only NCOs, grenadiers (carabiniers) and musicians were officially allowed to be armed with short sabers." From link

Other things might be the high boots of the Legere, or the busbys for their elites. Legere aren't often pictured in the baggy trousers of the line.

Your legere voltiguers will probably suffice as ligne voltiguers

Thanks Flashman.

For b/f 1812 Bartan changes…
Doesn't the legere have the shorter turnback jacket vs the line's long ones?
It is clear on my 15mm OG and ABs

MG

MG, I see what you mean about the jackets. I knew something had to be different. Oh well, off to the paint stripper with that company.