Wednesday, March 17, 2021

French 1st heavy cavalry division Nansouty

This division was the core of the reserve cav on the French left of the battle.

In front; 1st heavy brigade: 1st & 2nd Carabinier Regiments (each of 25 men & mounts).  Figures are CTA Scots Grey in blue mounted on black replica Italeri horses to represent these large men on huge horses in the uniforms worn before they were required to take up the cuirass in 1810.

In middle; 3rd brigade St Germain: 3rd & 12th Cuirassier regiments (of 38 & 36 men)

In rear; 2nd brigade Doumere (2nd & 9th Cuirassier regiments (each of 40 men & mounts)

Cuirassier & mounts are CTA (+1 Reamsa).












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