Help needed: how to identify unpainted FPW cavalry?

[brisko32312]

Hello all,

I bought a couple of unpainted FPW Prussians second hand. Some of the cavalry are either dragoons or cuirassiers. Unfortunately I did not found any pics of blank miniatures so I could see how to properly identify them.
Can anybody help?

Regards,

Jean Patric

[mollinary]

Cuirassiers are charging with swords thrust forward in a horizontal position, and have a noticeable 'lobster tail' at the back of their helmets. The dragoons have their swords held in a more vertical position, and have shabraques which are clearly rounded at the rear.

Hope this helps.

Mollinary

[brisko32312]

Top!!!
Thank you.
All Dragoons then 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Sounds like it to me it.

[Leman]

To me to you!

[mollinary]

Top!!!
Thank you.
All Dragoons then 

You are welcome, both to the info, the forum, and the great and unrivalled Pendraken mid 19th century range!  Any questions, and you are sure to find someone on here willing to help - I always have!   

Mollinary

[Techno]

Welcome to the forum, Jean.
Cheers - Phil

[paulr]

Welcome Jean

30 minutes till he got the answer The forum is slipping

[Leman]

Jean take a look at Javier Gomez's thread on the FPW - some superb painting inspiration. Welcome to the forum.