2nd Regiment Light Cavalry Lancer of the Imperial Guard 1811-15

[swralph]

Hello my Friends.
I'm working on this kit from Pegaso 75mm and was hoping someone could point me towards some pics of the uniform etc.
All the best.
Ralph.

 

[megroot]

I have done this many moons ago
The Regiment of Red Lancers was formed in 1810 from three Dutch troops:

• Garde du Corps
• Guard Hussar Regiment
• 3th Hussar Regiment
  This regiment wore one of the most striking uniforms in Napoleonic cavalry. For this reason there are more pictures of this regiment than any other cavalry unit (well, maybe with few exceptions). The Dutch lancers wore traditional Polish style headwear (top-squared) edged in yellow with a silver badge, white plume, and yellow cords. The coat was red, horse furniture was dark blue with a yellow edge. Officers wore gold lace and cords. The lancers rode on fine chestnuts and bays.
  
  Be aware: NO GOLD PAINT
  
  
  Marc

 

[swralph]

I have done this many moons ago
The Regiment of Red Lancers was formed in 1810 from three Dutch troops:

• Garde du Corps
• Guard Hussar Regiment
• 3th Hussar Regiment
  This regiment wore one of the most striking uniforms in Napoleonic cavalry. For this reason there are more pictures of this regiment than any other cavalry unit (well, maybe with few exceptions). The Dutch lancers wore traditional Polish style headwear (top-squared) edged in yellow with a silver badge, white plume, and yellow cords. The coat was red, horse furniture was dark blue with a yellow edge. Officers wore gold lace and cords. The lancers rode on fine chestnuts and bays.
  
  Be aware: NO GOLD PAINT
  
  
  Marc

Thanks for the info Marc.

 

[lancer115]

Very nicely painted...another beautiful kit from Pegaso,a great display piece....John.

 

[swralph]

Very nicely painted...another beautiful kit from Pegaso,a great display piece....John.

Hi John.
The pic I showed was just for reference,I did not paint this version.
I'm still in the preparation process and was looking for info on the uniform

 

[lancer115]

Oops! Sorry Ralph....good luck with your project...it's a lovely piece it should paint up nicely...John

 

[jai]

one of my next projects

some pictures

 

[swralph]

one of my next projects

some pictures

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Cheers Jai.
These are absolutely great pictures.
Thank you very much.
All the best.
Ralph.