Captain Cavalie Mercer RHA - Maurice Corry

[Grod]

As Colin says Steve Ramsay is the only other notable RHA Officer at Waterl0o who springs to mind. He was killed during the battle. His brother was killed six months earlier at New Orleans and both have a rather appropriate tomb. Not sure about the beard though.
Gordon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I think the bearded RHA officer comes from a colour ilustration in Windrow's "Military Dress of the Peninsular War."

 

[Huw63]

I think the bearded RHA officer comes from a colour ilustration in Windrow's "Military Dress of the Peninsular War."

In addition I think that New Hope Design did a bearded RHA officer but I'm not 100% certain as they produced many figures based on Osprey books.

Cheers

Huw

 

[TADATSUGU]

Not being to up on Nap stuff who was the RHA chap with a beard I think Hinchcliffe did a figure of him ? I really like this one and am tempted to do it as him if I had the foggiest who he was
Steve

It's almost certainly Bull ('I' Troop) you are looking for. I think crf might have meant him as it Bull's troop that, according to Mercer himself, had the battery composed of 5 1/2 inch Howitzers.
In the footnotes of his Journal Mercer also states;- "Ramsey wore the light-cavalry belt instead of a sash; Bull wore beard and moustache; so did Newland; I wore the moustache.......At that time the regimental pantaloons were pepper-and-salt, with straps of brown leather inside the legs and round the bottom, and a red stripe down the outside seam". Mercer recounts that he wore these overalls from 16th to 19th June.

 

[Helm]

It's almost certainly Bull ('I' Troop) you are looking for. I think crf might have meant him as it Bull's troop that, according to Mercer himself, had the battery composed of 5 1/2 inch Howitzers.
In the footnotes of his Journal Mercer also states;- "Ramsey wore the light-cavalry belt instead of a sash; Bull wore beard and moustache; so did Newland; I wore the moustache.......At that time the regimental pantaloons were pepper-and-salt, with straps of brown leather inside the legs and round the bottom, and a red stripe down the outside seam". Mercer recounts that he wore these overalls from 16th to 19th June.

That is the bloke I think, the name Bull rings a bell thanks
Steve

 

[Colin_Fraser]

You are right David. Ramsay was the one who got into ***** with the Duke in the Peninsula. Bull had the howitzer battery. I mentally combined them.......no Bull!

Here's the plate I mentioned from Windrow.



I have never read Mercer's memoir. I should get it as I know it is in pbck.

 

[Helm]

That's the fellah ty
Steve

 

[TADATSUGU]

I have never read Mercer's memoir. I should get it as I know it is in pbck.

Highly recommended to all. The memoirs cover disembarking for Belgium, up to his experiences meeting other allied troops in Paris. His account of the actual battle and it's aftermath is relatively brief but astonishingly grusome in parts - it is certainly an eye-opener for those of us modelling dress uniforms for most of the time. His accounts of the injuries inflicted on men and horses alike would never be acceptable as model subjects - quite chilling. Otherwise, the memoirs also give a detailed description of what military life was really like in 1815 and he describes the people he met and the places he visited vividly.

 

[ellie]

Hi David sounds like a good book to pick up. what is it called ?

cheers

ian

www.elliesminiaturers.com

 

[TADATSUGU]

Hi David sounds like a good book to pick up. what is it called ?

The Journal of the Waterloo Campaign by General Cavalie Mercer (The man himself). It was published as number 1 in the Napoleonic Library series by Greenhill Books (ISBN 0-947898-04-2)
- pricey as most Napoleonic memoirs tend to be, but I've seen the odd second hand copy at Model shows and, as crf said, it should hopefully be available in paperback.

 

[Helm]

On Kindle for 6 quid
Steve

 

[ellie]

Cheers David and Steve will have a look for it on ebay and amazon.

Cheers

ian

 

[ellie]

Hi David

I just got it on amazon for £2.76p plus P&P in paperback second hand so thanks for the info looking forward to it coming.

Cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Huw63]

Also worth a look is the Waterloo Archives Vol. 1 by Gareth Glover as it has some additional notes and sketches by Mercer that aren't in the book.

Cheers

Huw

 

[mick3272]

Hi
I have been advised by Ross that my figure will be sent today. JOY. I have been researching the pelisse and cannot decide if the braid should be black or gold. I understand that the colour did change but unable to find a date, The figure is dated Waterloo 1815 . Also looking at the figure I would say that the breaches would be dress white/ish as opposed light grey with leather thigh lining .
Thanks for any help in this.

Mick 3272

 

[Huw63]

Hi
I have been advised by Ross that my figure will be sent today. JOY. I have been researching the pelisse and cannot decide if the braid should be black or gold. I understand that the colour did change but unable to find a date, The figure is dated Waterloo 1815 . Also looking at the figure I would say that the breaches would be dress white/ish as opposed light grey with leather thigh lining .
Thanks for any help in this.

Mick 3272

I'm away from home until tomorrow evening so I can't look it up myself but Franklin's book on uniforms and equipment of British artillery will have the answers to your queries. I'm sure other planter figure members have a copy and can help.

Cheers

Huw

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Huw,
I have Franklins book and couldn't work out the change date, might have to take beer goggles off and reading glasses on and have another go,

Thanks.
Mick 3272

 

[mick3272]

The Figure arrived today, On first look it is well cast and very little cleaning up required.
I have however been pulling what little hair I have out as I am unable to ascertain / decide if the braid on the pelisse should be Black or Gold. Sorry Huw I have looked at Franklins and still can't make my mind up. Any help please.
Thanks Ross 1st class service again.
Mick3272

 

[Huw63]

I'd go for gold simply as I like it and I believe that wouldn't have been incorrect. Now I'm open for correction.

Cheers

Huw

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Huw,
Every thing I look at appears to be 6 and 2x3, But I agree I think gold would be more striking.
But still open to greater knowledge , as I would like it as correct as pos.

Mick 3272