From ChristopherS- 28mm British Legion Cavalry (AWI) (60 Points)

The British Legion otherwise known as Tarleton's Legion or Tarleton's Raiders is an American Loyalist formation that is a combined force of both infantry, cavalry and light artillery. The Legion fought in numerous engagements, anti- guerilla missions and punishment raids mainly in the Southern theatre.

Banastre Tarleton is probably one of the most controversial figures in the war with many believing him to be a murderous thug while others think he is a victim of propaganda. A lot of this stems from what is reported to have happened at the Battle of Waxhaws. This engagement resulted in the catch phrase Tarleton's Quarter. My personal opinion is that it was a civil war of sorts especially in the south with a lot of bad blood so I think both were pretty ruthless in dealing with each other and atrocities were likely committed on both sides, but I think Waxhaws either through fact of events or propaganda ramped things up a few notches and both sides took revenge killings on each other when the mood and opportunity struck. Whatever your opinion on Banastre Tarleton from murderous thug to brilliant cavalry officer you have to admit the man could design an excellent hat seen on the figures called....yep you guessed it a Tarleton.

When painting the unit I pretty much used Don Troiani's painting and description of the regiment down to the horses being a mixed lot of what they could get their hands on. Equipment I kept as uniformed as possible as I feel cavalry were better equipped and found it easier to maintain it.  I enjoyed painting their simple, but rather elegant uniform and of course the Tarleton hat's which are my favourites of the war. As you may have noticed I couldn't resist playing up the bad guy image and mounted the commander(perhaps Tarelton?) on a black stallion.:-)

At 28mm I think this gives me 60pts.
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From Curt:

Stunning work Christopher! I love the paintwork on the horses and their uniforms are excellent as well, especially the blending on their buff trousers. Lovely.