"Napoleonic and Crimean Highlander uniform query." Topic
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| mashrewba | 30 Oct 2014 4:54 a.m. PST |
I'm putting together a unit of Foundry and Front Rank Highlanders for the Peninsular War. I've got a couple of Foundry Crimean Highlanders I'd like to use just because they're nice figures (and I've got them!!) but would I get away with the hats. Did the bonnet worn in the Napoleonic era always have a peak and was the later head gear made of something different? What would an officer wear?
I do know that these blokes will need a shave!! |
| Green Tiger | 30 Oct 2014 4:59 a.m. PST |
Wasn't supposed to have a peak – it was against regulations – I think only one regiment wore them anyway (42nd? – really not sure without looking it up). They didn't wear a sporran on service and I think I'm right in saying the Kilt was shorter – couldn't swear to any of this but would suggest you check out the Osprey. |
| mashrewba | 30 Oct 2014 5:09 a.m. PST |
Thanks Green Tiger -I did do a trawl through the Net and various books but TMP is quicker!!! I couldn't put my finger on what made the Crimean figs look so, well, Crimean -it was the sporran -didn't notice that before. |
| Clays Russians | 30 Oct 2014 12:11 p.m. PST |
The knapsack is very different and if you have 25mm I'd say your jocks are carrying three band enfields in stead of the pinned barrel India pattern bess |
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