I’ve always liked grenzers. I read Rothenberg’s “ Military border in Croatia “ from the Uni library as a student and that increased my interest. They have cool uniforms, a bit of dash about them and interesting weapons such as double barrelled muskets rifles and spear musket rests! What’s not to like? So it is not surprising that I raised a unit for the 1790 vanity project, here are three stout fellows-
Who can resist the read cloaks , cool hats and muskett rest spears?
I have been wondering how much use the spiky rest would be in combat? Might deter cavalry perhaps but could be a liability ? I always imagine they threw them away or “ forgot” to take them with them. Anyone tell me more or even supply me with a period quote about the use of spike musket rests in combat?
Very cool Grenzers - who makes these figures?
ReplyDeleteThey are Eureka miniatures, sourced from Eureka uk. They are from the French Revolution range.
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Gotta love the Grenz !
ReplyDeleteSaid it all Tony!
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Very nice, they are one of those iconic units, I have way more in the lead pile than I should have!!
ReplyDeleteI assume the spiked poles were 'Schweinfedere' and used as a defence against cavalry. Think the Imperialist foot used them on campaign against the Turks.
ReplyDeleteSo a bonus against cavalry in melee, sounds a plan…
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