14th Brooklyn

Here's the latest unit I've finished for Regimental Fire and Fury, the 14th New York State Militia. All of the figures are Old Glory.

The 14th "Brooklyn" NYSM, mustered into federal service as the 84th New York Volunteer Infantry, but kept the 14th Brooklyn designation, rarely being referred to as the 84th NY. Lincoln himself was impressed by their gaudy chasseur uniforms, and the regiment received the nickname "Lincoln's pets" because of the attention he paid them.

The 14th Brooklyn was present at every big battle the Army of the Potomac fought from Bull Run to Spotsylvania.

This regiment has 18 stands, representing 720 men in the RFF rules. We've been playing mostly early war scenarios, and I've been surprised at how many of the regiments are this large. I'll probably not limit this unit to portraying the 14th NYSM, but will use it to add a little color to my Union forces in many scenarios.