I'm taking a break from my re-basing of the Indian Mutiny collection and have painted up a couple of 'Foreign' regiments for my 1860 Italian War of Independence project . The first is a battalion of the Austrian Bersaglieri/Jager regt.
The next is a battalion of the Swiss Carbineers . The Papal Army was made up from 'Native' (Italian) and 'Foreign' (recruited from Austria , Switzerland, and various other Catholic countries ) regiments . Having got these exotic units done I've sent off an order to Irregular Miniatures for 3 battalions of Line Infantry to round off the army.
I've also painted up a Papal gun and crew , the colour of the gun carriage is conjectural as I've found no clue to the actual colour scheme.
Oh dear. I was doing so well before I realised these were available in 20mm.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
So many projects so little time.
Wonderful work. I look forward to seeing the next game.
I must admit I didn't realise he also did them in 20mm - rather cute aren't they ! , Tony
DeleteYou just have to love these uniforms. I have some in 15mm which I hope to get done in 2015. Excellent stuff, Sir!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too, Matt!
DeleteGreat looking foreign regiments for an interesting period. Are these Irregular 28s? My own Risorgimento project (and like you, I have far too many) focuses on the 1859 campaign.
ReplyDeleteYes they are Irregular 28/25mm Italian Wars of unification range.
DeleteLovely, even elegant units. I'll have to take a crack at the mid-19th century one day.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Great looking units, nice addition to you collection
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