Hi to everyone ,
Steve Leadley of this parish (aka Valiant) has been working with Model Cellar sculpting for the Crimean 120mm range of busts .These were released a little while back by them and depict both Infantry and Cavalry subjects at what is 2 of the greatest battles in the Crimean War .
The infantry figure depicts a soldier from the 38th Regt at Inkerman and the 5th DG at Balaclava
Before we look at the resin lets have some background inf0 on these fine upsatanding best of british blokes.
As well as Inkerman the38th Regiment was also present at Balaclava, Sevastopol and Alma.
The men of the 38th Regiment of Foot received the Crimea Medal with many being entitled to the clasps “Alma”, “Inkerman” and “Sebastopol”. The 41 who were present at Balaclava also received the clasp “Balaklava”. Although no Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment in the Crimea some 15 Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to members of the other ranks. Sparks was made CB and a number of officers received French or Turkish awards.
A total of 1563 Crimean Medals were awarded to the 38th along with a number of Turkish Crimea Medals.
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Sparks (2nd in command) was made a CB while a number of officers also received French or Turkish awards.
A total of 3 officers and 43 other ranks were killed in action and 217 wounded. Another 2 officers and 486 men died of various reasons during the campaign while a further 23 officers and 260 men were invalided home. Nine men were captured by the enemy and 8 were convicted of being deserters. The Regiment left Balaclava for England on the 26th June 1856 on HMS Caser with a total strength of 850, less than half its original strength.
In addition to the famous Lt Brigade there was also the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava. The main section of the brigade comprised six squadrons of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons and the 5th Dragoon Guards, in two columns. Following these columns were the 1st Royal Dragoons and the 4th Dragoon Guards, another four squadrons.
The 5th DG were considerd an elite unit wearing the distinctive helmets without any additions due to the campaigning .
At Balaclava the commander General Scarlett formed his left column into line and leading them into the attack on the Russian cavalry force. The squadrons of the other column followed as a second line and the Royals and 4th Dragoon Guards hurried up to join the attack as quickly as they could.
As the Heavy Brigade charged, the Russian cavalry force halted so that it received the Heavy Brigade charge stationary. The Russian commander appeared to be seeking to extend his line after crossing the Causeway Heights. The first line of Scots Greys and Inniskillings struck the Russian cavalry, followed by the second line of Inniskillings and 5th Dragoon Guards.
Many books are available on the subject amongst these include:
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Steve Leadley of this parish (aka Valiant) has been working with Model Cellar sculpting for the Crimean 120mm range of busts .These were released a little while back by them and depict both Infantry and Cavalry subjects at what is 2 of the greatest battles in the Crimean War .
The infantry figure depicts a soldier from the 38th Regt at Inkerman and the 5th DG at Balaclava
Before we look at the resin lets have some background inf0 on these fine upsatanding best of british blokes.
As well as Inkerman the38th Regiment was also present at Balaclava, Sevastopol and Alma.
The men of the 38th Regiment of Foot received the Crimea Medal with many being entitled to the clasps “Alma”, “Inkerman” and “Sebastopol”. The 41 who were present at Balaclava also received the clasp “Balaklava”. Although no Victoria Crosses were won by the Regiment in the Crimea some 15 Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to members of the other ranks. Sparks was made CB and a number of officers received French or Turkish awards.
A total of 1563 Crimean Medals were awarded to the 38th along with a number of Turkish Crimea Medals.
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Sparks (2nd in command) was made a CB while a number of officers also received French or Turkish awards.
A total of 3 officers and 43 other ranks were killed in action and 217 wounded. Another 2 officers and 486 men died of various reasons during the campaign while a further 23 officers and 260 men were invalided home. Nine men were captured by the enemy and 8 were convicted of being deserters. The Regiment left Balaclava for England on the 26th June 1856 on HMS Caser with a total strength of 850, less than half its original strength.
- Inkerman is described as “The Soldier’s Battle”, a reference to the ferocity of the fighting, the importance of the role of battalions, companies and even small parties of men and the foggy isolation of the soldiers who were thrown on their own initiative.
- 12 Victoria Crosses were awarded to British soldiers for actions in the battle.(
- Note :this is the 19th Regt facings but the uniform is the same, the 38th had yellow)
In addition to the famous Lt Brigade there was also the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava. The main section of the brigade comprised six squadrons of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons and the 5th Dragoon Guards, in two columns. Following these columns were the 1st Royal Dragoons and the 4th Dragoon Guards, another four squadrons.
The 5th DG were considerd an elite unit wearing the distinctive helmets without any additions due to the campaigning .
At Balaclava the commander General Scarlett formed his left column into line and leading them into the attack on the Russian cavalry force. The squadrons of the other column followed as a second line and the Royals and 4th Dragoon Guards hurried up to join the attack as quickly as they could.
As the Heavy Brigade charged, the Russian cavalry force halted so that it received the Heavy Brigade charge stationary. The Russian commander appeared to be seeking to extend his line after crossing the Causeway Heights. The first line of Scots Greys and Inniskillings struck the Russian cavalry, followed by the second line of Inniskillings and 5th Dragoon Guards.
Many books are available on the subject amongst these include:
Continued in next post
Nap
