Another of Richard's great looking regiments. The French regt Piedmont.
Since
1494, there were units designated as bandes d'au delà des monts (bands from
beyond the mountains) at the service of the King of France. They were charged
with the conquest and permanent occupation of Piémont and other countries
beyond the Alps.
In
1552, when Henri II intervened against the Emperor, 20 black ensigns of the Bandes
de Piémont were with his army.
In
1558, these Bandes noires de Piémont were organized into a regular regiment by
King Henri II.
On
May 27 1569, the regiment received an official status.
The
fact that Navarre Infanterie, Champagne Infanterie and Piémont Infanterie were
all created during the same year gave rise to endless argumentations about
their respective ranking. In 1666, Louis XIV had to edict a regulation stating
that each regiment would alternate for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th ranks on a yearly
basis.
Piémont
Infanterie was among the six French regiments known as Vieux Corps.
Over seventy-five years to become official. Now that's patience.
ReplyDeleteThey look good, Ray!
Sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat's 1 big collection you have now!
Nice brushwork and interesting regiment bio. Thanks for sharing both!
ReplyDeleteNever, ever, ever, ever give up! Wait. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother great addition Sir! Terrific work.
Another great regiment and history lesson!
ReplyDeleteNice going there, El Brusho! I do like the colors of this unit alot.
ReplyDeleteSmashing good work!
ReplyDeleteAnother nice-looking unit, Ray. Even though the donkey is still missing.
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Nice looking unit!
ReplyDeleteA great addition to your collection Ray. Why Richard let these go is bewildering but at least they're still amongst the Rejects so he can arrange visits!
ReplyDelete"Bands from beyond the mountains" That sounds like a nice title to give a unit. Always a pleasure to see your work and I hope you have a great time at Blog-Con. I'll trust you to look after Fran he's a sensitive soul and does need someone to look after him.
ReplyDeleteCan't understand why he let them go, but lucky for you you picked them up. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
"Vive le Piedmont"! Great paintwork Ray...
ReplyDeleteNice looking unit, Ray! I am wondering though, did ya run outta red paint? ;)
ReplyDeleteWill there be Spanish and Portugese troops in the future?
Excellent work Ray
ReplyDeleteGreat looking boys
ReplyDeleteIan
love their flags too, Ray
ReplyDeleteThey look great, the yellow facings contrast well with the grey coats. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteNice looking unit. Lokks like you have a great army by now.
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking unit!
ReplyDeleteExcellent looking troops!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking fellows, Ray. I think I can hear them bickering over who's turn it is. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAre you doing the Nine Years War on a one to one basis !? :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother nice unit Ray - you must have a pretty big collection now
ReplyDeleteGreat cannon-fodder !
ReplyDeleteOi! Hands of my Principality you foul minion of Louis you! Send those lads my way and the real regiment Piedmont will be having words with them!
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece of history, and a very nice unit!
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