It also meant that I could have them carrying the more unusual set of colours which were available from Flags of War. GMB do the more conventional set of colours from the early SYW period for those who want the regiment in the white faced red uniform coat ~
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The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Regiment 119 Royal Deux-Ponts
The latest adddition to my SYW expansion project sees the 119th Regiment, the Royal Deux-Ponts, join the ranks of my French army. The figures are by Foundry of course, though sold under their Casting Rooms banner for some reason or other. Who knows? The regiment drawn up in line lead by their Colonel ~
I chose this unit because there is some degree of confusion amongst sources as to the uniform they wore and the colours they carried during the SYW. This enabled me, with a clear conscience, to choose the light blue faced red uniform coat with white waistcoat, breeches and leggings. A look I'm quite pleased with I have to say ~
It also meant that I could have them carrying the more unusual set of colours which were available from Flags of War. GMB do the more conventional set of colours from the early SYW period for those who want the regiment in the white faced red uniform coat ~
Next to muster into service should be a Scottish regiment in French service, regiment Ogilvy, in French Blue coats faced red with red waistcoat and breeches. Sadly though I have the man-flu, so they will have to wait, as will my SYW game with Jon...
It also meant that I could have them carrying the more unusual set of colours which were available from Flags of War. GMB do the more conventional set of colours from the early SYW period for those who want the regiment in the white faced red uniform coat ~
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Lovely, I especially like the drummer, very nice work.
ReplyDeleteThanks George!
DeleteStunning work.
ReplyDeleteKind words much appreciated.
DeleteVery very nice Dave!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray, most kind!
DeleteThat's a swell looking unit, can they fight? I hope not :~)
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil! Let's hope they can fight!
DeleteWonderful looking regiment David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Many thanks Christopher.
DeleteA lovely unit David...
ReplyDeleteA great colour combination... and what’s not to like about that standard...
All the best Aly
Many thanks for your encouragement Aly!
DeleteYes a lovely new unit to the collection 😀 colours are very fetching good choice
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Matt!
DeleteIve already commented upon your lovely unit David, but Ive just lost a SYW game and seen my Deux Ponts leg it off the table. My love of that unit has changed somewhat.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sad news, I was very taken by your unit of Deux-Ponts too!
DeleteJust beautiful! I love the blue but most especially the drummer.
ReplyDeleteMany Thanks William. The blue appears lighter in life than in the photos by the way.
DeleteGreat looking unit, nice basing and a splendid standard!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. I'm pleased you approve of my choice of standards for them.
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