I have made some more progress with my Napoleonic collection. This time it is the 1st Battalion of the 34th Regiment of Line, a unit which was part of Girards's 1st Division at Albuera.
The figures are from the Perry Miniatures 1807-14 plastic boxed set. The flag is from GMB miniatures.
I have started to make additional Voltigeur stands in skirmish order. My intention is use General d'Armee rules and I really like the use of battalion and brigade skirmish screens in it.
As so often, I had to make a few guesses with small detail. I will research as far as possible and where something isn't stated - such as whether the Grenadier Company wore bearskins or shakos, I make my own decision. Where something is known for a Regiment detail I will use the historical dress.
I have yet to find the habit-veste turnback detail for this Regiment so have left the symbol off until I can find the correct detail. The detail being so small it will be very laborious to paint one on, to find out later that I have to re-do it!
Campaigning in Spain was hard - and clothing and uniform would have been constantly being worn out. I try to reflect this by giving some of the troops breeches made of the local Spanish brown wool.
I really like the campaign details, such as shako covers too, though I still try to keep the troops looking soldierly.
It's always a joy to complete a Battalion. This has taken a good while
