Thursday 4 November 2021

Haitian Revolution - French 5th Legere

 


I haven't painted many figures since the end of the last Challenge in March, its been more of a making buildings faze. I did have these undercoated and started the paint job, but ran out of time. So the painting table needed to be cleared to make way for the next Painting Challenge that starts next month.


The figures are painted up to represent the French 5th Light Infantry or Legere.
They were one of the first units sent out to Santo Domingo when the troubles first occurred.


There was another Legere unit sent out a little latter in 1802, the 11th, so at a push they could double up as them. 


The figures are from Trent Miniatures, bought from Arcane Miniatures, but can only be bought from either Warlord or Skytrex now.


I was a little stumped at what their flag should be or even if they actually carried one. Reject Richard is into the Revolutionary period having his own collection of French and Austrians (soon to be seen at Broadside show next month) and looked through his books, the 5th Legere were made up from men of the Department du Var 1st Battalion. So they're carrying their flag, makes sense to me! And it looks rather nice as well.



40 comments:

  1. Nice army you have there.
    Another challenge - cool!

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  2. They look smashing Ray. Love the early Legere uniform and the flag looks aces.

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  3. Looking great, Ray! I like the backdrop too.

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  4. Awesome French Legere, Ray. Love seeing them in mirlitons!

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  5. They are very nice indeed ray - the early Revolutionary period is pretty tempting......NOOOO! The logic behind the choice of flag works fine for me!

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  6. Very nice Ray…
    The Revolutionary French Light Infantry do have very pretty uniforms…

    All the best. Aly

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  7. Great job Ray, and the flag is certainly unique. A bit like four Dutch flags with one in each corner.

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  8. Oh, I like them Ray. A very nice unit indeed.

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  9. A fine rendition of the early Light infantry Ray, always enjoy seeing what you add to this project.

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  10. They look superb Ray...lovely flag as well!

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  11. Very nice Ray, I might have a crack at them myself, was just thinking about diving back in myself with a few units left to clear from the draw of shame.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Dive away Stuart, be great seeing more of the period on your blog.

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  12. Splendid; good to see something so unusual. :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  13. It's no use. I have to have a unit of those. No higher praise Ray.

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  14. Lovely looking French light infantry!
    Best Iain

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