Hello everyone,
We all know of
the company from Korea who have been delighting us with releases since they began production in 2013 but till now we have had no Napoleonic so its good to be able to share my thoughts on the latest bust from them.
It is of course this
The Imperial Guard is famous for being an elite and envied by the line regiments they were better paid , better clothed, better weapons and only exposed to battle on approval of Napoleon himself , the soldiers adored their emperor and he them .
Criteria to be considered for the Consular Guard from which the Imperial were formed included:
- to have be on active service.
- to have made at least 4 campaigns,
- to have obtained rewards granted to brave men by feat of arms or brilliant deed, or to have been wounded
- to be at least 179 cm (5'6") tall for grenadiers, and at least 173 cm (5'4") for the chasseurs
- and to always have held an irreproachable conduct.”
Between 1806 and 1810 the Guard's uniforms had cost 20 million francs!!
Nicknames of Old Guard:
- "The Grumblers"
- "The Eagles"
- "The Gaiter Straps"
- "The Supporters of the Usurper"
One of the most famous incidents in the Moscow campaign was the burning of the eagles
Sappers were the largests of the men , strong and powerful positioned at the front portraying a image of Napoleonic pride
, beards were compulsory , but blonde or ginger was not accepted only dark hair !!! Wearing leather aprons and the finest of equipment and uniforms they certainly looked imposing.






Here is a weapon type normally carried by Sappers.
Sappers were also in Line Regiments as well as cavalry units but the Imperial Guard was looked at in awe.
There was also a Dutch Imperial Guard who also had Sappers and dressed as their French counterparts
As always books are many here are some from my library



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We all know of

It is of course this

The Imperial Guard is famous for being an elite and envied by the line regiments they were better paid , better clothed, better weapons and only exposed to battle on approval of Napoleon himself , the soldiers adored their emperor and he them .
Criteria to be considered for the Consular Guard from which the Imperial were formed included:
- to have be on active service.
- to have made at least 4 campaigns,
- to have obtained rewards granted to brave men by feat of arms or brilliant deed, or to have been wounded
- to be at least 179 cm (5'6") tall for grenadiers, and at least 173 cm (5'4") for the chasseurs
- and to always have held an irreproachable conduct.”
Between 1806 and 1810 the Guard's uniforms had cost 20 million francs!!
Nicknames of Old Guard:
- "The Grumblers"
- "The Eagles"
- "The Gaiter Straps"
- "The Supporters of the Usurper"
One of the most famous incidents in the Moscow campaign was the burning of the eagles

Sappers were the largests of the men , strong and powerful positioned at the front portraying a image of Napoleonic pride










This is a Guard Chasseur Sapper above

Here is a weapon type normally carried by Sappers.
Sappers were also in Line Regiments as well as cavalry units but the Imperial Guard was looked at in awe.
There was also a Dutch Imperial Guard who also had Sappers and dressed as their French counterparts

As always books are many here are some from my library




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Nap