John the OFM  | 16 Jan 2026 8:22 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 9:04 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 9:19 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 9:43 a.m. PST |
I had this movie on VHS. link |
| Tgunner | 16 Jan 2026 9:59 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 10:28 a.m. PST |
I searched the TVAG MAW flag page, but couldn't find it. 🤷 |
The Virtual Armchair General  | 16 Jan 2026 10:38 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 11:15 a.m. PST |
I was just researching this about 2 weeks ago. |
John the OFM  | 16 Jan 2026 2:35 p.m. PST |
Well, Patrick, I sent that information to the guy doing thebprojectv |
The Virtual Armchair General  | 17 Jan 2026 10:20 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 |