 John the OFM  | 16 Jan 2026 9:22 a.m. PST |
"We are the San Patricios
A brave and gallant band."
YouTube link
Okay. A friend is talking about a Mexican American War project.
I've offered to do the San Patricio battalion. For much of the War, they were artillery, but late were a small battalion.
So, I'm asking for information on suitable figures, artillery and flag in 28mm. Im assuming Mexican figures, and hopefully accurate artillery. 😄 I've searched for the flag on line. It's tricky. On one side is the Harp of Erin with "Erin go Bragh!" as a motto and shamrocks. On the other side is Himself, St Patrick. With many speculative designs. Does anyone make it for sale in 28mm? |
| Frederick | 16 Jan 2026 10:04 a.m. PST |
The Mexican American War range by Old Glory should work out – I have the San Patricos as part of my Mexican forces and am actually using them in a club battle in two weeks For the flag, I used a standard Mexican flag figuring they would probably have one of them in addition to the unit specific flag |
| Son of MOOG | 16 Jan 2026 10:19 a.m. PST |
The Virtual Armchair General makes 2 versions of the flag. I don't recall off hand which set they are in though. Hope this helps
Tom D |
| 79thPA | 16 Jan 2026 10:43 a.m. PST |
I had this movie on VHS. link |
| Tgunner | 16 Jan 2026 10:59 a.m. PST |
Pretty wild. Tom Berenger also played Longstreet and Roosevelt around the same time. Not mention Platoon. I need to see more of his work! |
| John the OFM | 16 Jan 2026 11:28 a.m. PST |
I searched the TVAG MAW flag page, but couldn't find it. 🤷 |
 The Virtual Armchair General  | 16 Jan 2026 11:38 a.m. PST |
John! Both versions of the San Patricios' Flag are in "Mexican Flag Set One," in all scales. link It's not visible on the single sample page shown on site, 'cause I don't want to offer our research for free! However, for a "Special Friends of Rick" price, we might sell you just those two items in you choice of scale. TVAG |
| Greylegion | 16 Jan 2026 12:15 p.m. PST |
I was just researching this about 2 weeks ago. |
| John the OFM | 16 Jan 2026 3:35 p.m. PST |
Well, Patrick, I sent that information to the guy doing thebprojectv |
| The Virtual Armchair General | 17 Jan 2026 11:20 a.m. PST |
Okay, John! If I can be of any service to the Gent and his progress, I look forward to hearing from him. Thanks! TVAG |
 piper909 | 18 Jan 2026 2:36 p.m. PST |
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| John the OFM | 22 Jan 2026 11:01 a.m. PST |
I do have a question about the various ranges suggested here.
Are the Mexican artillery pieces genuine "Spanish reflecting French Gribeauval design", or are they generic period designs? |
