Dilemma......

[fogie]

I am in a bit of a dilemma. I've been following the cuurent WIP article about Sgt. Ewart.s capture of the 45th Eagle
and a couple of points have been troubling me. As I'm particularly anxious not to imply any criticism of the work
of the painter, I thought to post this here as a general query on historical accurracy about the Scots Greys.

I've always understood that Napoleonic British cavalry horses had docked tails - and although I can't be certain
from the posted photos, this one looks decidedly long. Secondly, and more significant, is Ewart's carbine belt.
Sergeants and Officers were not issued with the Paget carbine, so would Ewart heve worn the belt ? Clearly the
painter is not responsible in any way for these anomalies and I would be most disturbed in anyone considered
it so.

Have I put myself in the way of some off-centre information here - in other words, have I got this wrong and does it
really matter?

 

[Oda]

Very interesting points Fogie.I do not think that anyone will take offense by your comments since you have phrased them in the most respectful manner.I myself would like to benefit from other people's knowledge on the subject.I have a fantastic figure (long OOP) from Il Feudo of an 11th Hussars colour sergeant on his mount from the time of the Crimean war and he too has been given a carbine belt.So I would very much like to hear other people's opinion on the matter.

Oda.

 

[fogie]

Can't really help with that one, alas, not too 'au fait' with the Crimea - but British senior NCO's were often subject to different
regulations to the rank and file. Looks like you'll have to do a bit more spadework with that one. Were the 11th Hussars Cardigan's
'Cherry Bums' ?

The real point I was trying to make was that perhaps the manufacturers should do their homework better. Charles Ewart's capture
of the Eagle was an iconic moment of the Waterloo thing, so they surely owe it to their customers to make an effort. It's not particularly
useful for some smart arse to criticise a figure after it's on the market ( or indeed when a proud painter is showing his painstaking
efforts ). Then again I suppose we shouldn't become too pedantic about historical accuracy. Ho Hum .....As always, we must try to keep
a balance.

 

[Oda]

The Cherry Bums they were indeed Fogie!I agree with you on all points!

Oda.