Preview, Moz sculpt, Hussar, Lauzuns Legion AWI

[polyphemus]

Perfect sculpt, subject & scale.

Definite one to get.

Geoff

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Great choice and figure !

Corps of foreign volunteers of the Navy. (Also call Lauzun's legion of foreign volunteers )
Order 1778 establishing the Body of foreign volunteers of the Navy. Armand-Louis de Gontaut, Duke of Biron and Lauzun was from 1778 chief inspector and owner of a body of foreign volunteers of the Navy, regulated by the Secretariat of the Navy and made ​​many deserters, including former soldiers of the Royal Nassau. The body was to include eight legions, but only three were actually set up: those of the Caribbean, Saint-Malo and India.
A volunteer corps of trained Lauzun companies of infantry and hussars nevertheless, took part in the American War of Independence between 1780 and 1783 Revenues in France, the riders will form the nucleus of the Hussars of Lauzun.
This unit arrived in Newport (Rhode Island) in July 1780 and spent the winter in Lebanon (Connecticut). The Legion of Lauzun became famous during the Siege of Yorktown, primarily in Gloucester October 3, 1781 where his hussars drove battlefield British cavalry Colonel Tarleton. The Hussars of Lauzun, No. 6 of the weapon was officially established September 14, 1783 in Hennebont (Morbihan), before moving to Lauterbourg in Alsace.

The only thing that bothers me a little is drawing on sabretache.
The documents show that the sabretache was decorated with two interlaced L, and not just a Navy anchor.
Different version of the sabretache

Just for information the Don Troiani plate.

Have a look at the second and third plate above.
And to close the debate on sabretache:

AWI
Hussars of the Legion of Foreign Volunteers of the Navy /or Lauzun's legion volunteers
Yellow: Hussar Legions
Red: hussar Compagnie Générale

 

[smudger1960]

This looks a great figure Stu,an interesting subject and beautifully sculpted,need to get a better look next week

 

[housecarl]

Very impressive.

 

[Don Johnson]

I believe the trooper in all blue, with the white pelisse, is from a later period, after the American Revolution.
If I understand my research correctly, during its service with Rochambeau's army, the Lauzun troopers (hussars armed with sword and carbine, although a few also had the lance) with yellow breeches, white cords on the dolman (tunic) and yellow trim on the pelisse and shako were members of the Compagnie Ordinaires. Those with red breeches, yellow cords on the dolman, and red trim on the pelisse and shako were members of the Compagnie Generale, or Headquarters Company.
Lauzun's Legion (infantry, cavalry, artillery) was the second of three such units established by the French Navy, which was responsible for operations in French colonies. The infantry of the three Legions were originally designated as wearing collars and epaulets of yellow (the 1st), white (the 2nd) and red (the 3rd). The 1st Legion, wearers of the lemon yellow collars, was part of d’Estaing’s army that campaigned in the West Indies and at Savannah in 1779. Lauzun’s unit became the 2nd Legion, and thus wore white collars and epaulets during their service in 1780 and 1781 at Newport, RI, Lebanon, CT, the New York City area, and the Yorktown campaign. (I am not sure where the 3rd legion served.)

Anyway, a Lauzun "Lancer" has been my Grail figure for many years. To see it produced in this manner is truly a gift. Please make sure that Chuck Robinson gets a few copies at Euro to bring back to the States!

 

[blaster]

An excellent looking figure. If I may comment, the mirliton looks a little short when compared to all the references, but it could be the small photo.

 

[clrsgt]

A fine colorful figure. I'm surprised that he has not appeared before (maybe he has, but so long ago I've forgotten). I must add this one to my list.

 

[MarquisMini]

Awesome figure and great sculpt as usual.
I hope Moz have some of the French Line infantry of the AWI in mind, it will be awesome to have one of those too.
regards

 

[Nap]

Hey this is nice ...would make a great 1/12th bust ....oh well I can but hope

Another nice release Stu

Nap

 

[custer760]

Very very classy Release and excellently sculpted.It doesnt get much better than this.....great choice of yours Stu to have this figure sculpted,Moz has created a masterpiece here (doesnt he always)...love it.
Pete

 

[BobLff257]

Great sculpt by Moz again, well done

Rob

 

[stu]

Here is a picture to confirm the use of the anchor for the sabretache, the plate clearly shows its use

Know I have this confirmed I hope to release this soon

Many thanks

Stuart