It took just six days to finish up these 48 figures. We have six different regiments here. I opted to paint the Grenz in their classic brown coat and red cloak combination. Most regiments may have switched over to white coats and grey overcoats by 1809, but these should scream "Grenz" on the tabletop.
Just 18 Jager remain, and then I will be done with the Austrian infantry!
I couldn't agree more! Grenzers should look like grenzers...and these fill that role admirably. Well done, sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Glenn! I do like the mix of colors on these.
DeleteGrenz look great! My sources list grenz in a mix of brown and white jackets in 1809. Brown jackets will be fine. Besides, the brown jacket with red great coat is de rigueur. Always good history on your side.
ReplyDeleteI imagine the Grenz were reluctant to give up their old brown jackets. Plus they look sharp.
DeleteI favor the red cloak!
DeleteI know I'm writing this 18 months after you originally posted, but actually it's the other way around - The Grenz troops were supposed to wear white as their 'away strip'feldmontur and the brown hausmontur for home service. The 1808 directive standardised on brown coats but was notoriously slow to implement. A lot of people argue that they should still all be in white for 1809 but I'm not convinced because they tended to be very poorly supported so probably relied a lot on the home made brown hausmontur anyway. They were routinely described as poorly uniformed, in combinations of civilian and military attire. The red cloaks survived the change so continued to be worn beyond the Napoleonic period.
DeleteCheers,
John
Excellent as usual Scott!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher! I have enjoyed painting Austrians.
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