Hello chaps,
Anyone have an opinion on which figures would be best to use for early French Hussars (Mid 1690's)?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49786682048_abbff768bc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iRtL2N) (https://flic.kr/p/2iRtL2N)
Thinking one of these:
30yw - YW4 - Croatian arquebusier
OR
LOA - LOA41 - Dragoons in fur hats
OR
SYW - SYB23 - Light Dragoons
OR
SYW - SYP30 - Bosniak lancers (obviously minus the lance)
OR something better?
I realise any of the Seven Year War Hussars are "wrong" due to them wearing the pelisse which wasn't worn by the French (actually "Croats" who deserted from Austrian service) at this time.
Any help gratefully received,
TIA
The SYP30 Bosniak's look the closest to me, along with some of the 16th C. Polish maybe, codes P11 and P12:
(https://pendraken.co.uk/_img/products/336/P11.jpg)
(https://pendraken.co.uk/_img/products/337/P12.jpg)
They were taking heads surprisingly late in history. Could be a colourful indentifying touch.
Thanks Leon!
Looks like I will have to email you a custom order (I wont need a full pack of Polish commanders)
EDIT: Sent
@FierceKitty - now there is an idea! will pass it on to my painter
Cor, those Bozniaks are handy! Wish I'd seen them last week when I ordered :D