Saturday, 6 September 2025

The great invasion of Craigshire: the invaders !

 I’ve been doing some uniform research into the invaders of Craigshire. I settled upon Norway, then part of the United Kingdoms of Norway and Sweden.

Great variety of uniforms on display in this photo.
Period photo of someone wearing the uniform displayed below.

Great group photo full of uniform details.
I think the Norwegian Army museum sent this and the one below to me years ago.

Illustrations from the time, including some winter equipped soldiers.


These gave me ideas to help me make some Norwegian troops ready to invade Craigshire-



I added a Norwegian flag of the period , l thought it interesting and unique. When my new recruits arrive ( they were meant to arrive yesterday, never turned up and are now scheduled to arrive by the tenth) l will add to the Norwegian forces.


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    1. They are, quite fascinating.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Nice figures Alan and an interesting choice of enemy for the Craigshire lads.

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    1. I thought so on both fronts, not to mention this one…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. You have certainly done your homework on your 'prototype', Alan. I've only seen some of these photos and uniforms before, but you have made a 'collection' out of them and added photos I haven't seen before. Well done! Interesting Choice of 'enemies'. I kind of feel I have to root for them. I'm looking forward to see your new recruits.

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    1. The internet plus stuff l have gathered is a heady combination.
      Alan Tradgardland

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    1. I was pleased with rate of work too.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. NORWAY?! Now, I wasn't expecting that as an aggressor for Craigshire! Russia or Prussia were the odds-on favourites - but you clearly avoided the obvious choices!

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    1. I wanted something a little different. Perhaps the others might appear as allies, who knows…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Ah hah! You caught us off guard with that one Alsn. Excellent collection of photos. Nice vignette at the end.
    Chris/Nundanket

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    1. Something different, unexpected and hopefully entertaining…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  7. Delighted to discover Craigshire - great looking figures and a great game concept. Norwegians are great!

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  8. Thanks!
    Alan Tradgardland

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