These are Bluemoon 18mm figures that will serve as my dismounted cavalry troops for my Union Longstreet Army.
The troops have too many men using pistols for my taste but they do make it easy to see which unit is dismounted cavalry and who is infantry.
The Bugler with his yellow lace tunic was a bit hard to get right but really looks cool.
This butterfly flag is for a New Jersey regiment its a rather interesting embalm for a military unit.
From Curt:
I agree Adam, for dismounted cavalry they have an inordinate amount of pistols being brandished but you've done an excellent job on them. I especially like the 'tour' of the four state banners, particularly the butterfly motif from the boys from New Jersey. What is the background to that I wonder?
Great looking figs. Really enjoyable to see others ACW units
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figures, that lace looks good
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More 15-18mm ACW goodness to look at! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThanks all.
ReplyDelete@ Curt I am not sure I planned at one point to research the emblem but have not gotten around to it.
Nice looking bunch Adam - the second lot of dismounted union cavalry in a week. Now we just need someone to post some 28mm and 54 mm to cover all the scales :)
ReplyDeleteHere we are Curt it was easier to find than I though it would be. They were apparently one of those rare "Hussar" units in the Union army and were named "Butterflies" by other troops in the army. It seems rather than getting offended they embraced it as a mark of pride http://3rdnjcavalry.com/ArticleGuttman1.html
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I love that they turned the jibe to their benefit - that's esprit de corps!
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteThey look very good! Lots of nice detail in sculpt and painting. The flags are very good too!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done and I do like those flags.
ReplyDeleteYour knowledge of the ACW is impressive. Thanks for the history lessons, I need them!
I have decent knowledge of the ACW but I am hardly an expert just petty good at using Google.
DeleteLovely work!
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