Plume is a column of feathers, worn vertically, to one side of the helmet…it means the wearer is on the staff.
A crest is a fluffy thing, made of fur, and worn, fore and aft, along the top of the helmet. I had never imagined anything but red for Carabiniers….but then, I must admit, Perrys show him with a black crest…as did Historex. Mind you, the light blue uniform……I thought senior occifers only turned out in the white rig. I can well imagine common sense and economy dictating otherwise, on campaign, however. Again previous discussion here says correct. Search for General Carabiniers….
I am profoundly ignorant on this unit. I complained about Perrys' plastics using the square portmantaeu, but am assured that is possible. I always thought round with a grenade on the end faces.
If only someone would do them properly, in metal. Perry plastic heads are far too slender. Front Rank are beautifully cast and appropriately chunky, but leaning back so far that they must be watching out for Stukas. I simply cannot use the figures I bought….however much I admire the superb moulding quality. They are ridiculous. A neglected unit…….
goes to sea with the Terrain Mat.
