MINIART French Cuirassier Napoleonic Wars - Scale 1:16 - 16015. During the Revolutionary Wars (1792-1799) and - above all - in the Napoleonic period (1799-1815), France had probably the most efficient war machine on the Old Continent, which almost led to its lasting hegemony over Europe. It will be obvious to say that the key element of this machine was the French army. Cavalry played a very important role in this army. In its ranks, as independent regiments, only during the consular period (1799-1804) cuirassier units appeared, the first of which were formed from the so-called heavy cavalry in the years 1801-1802. In 1803 the number of cuirassier regiments was set at twelve. Until 1807, the cuirassier regiment consisted of about 780 men divided into four squadrons, two companies each. On the other hand, since 1807, the cuirassier regiment had 5 squadrons and 1040 full-time men. The basic French armament of the cuirassiers was the AN IX broadsword (until 1805), and was later replaced by the AN XI broadsword. The secondary weapons were AN IX cavalry pistols weighing 1.29 kilograms and caliber 17.11 mm. Later, the AN XI pistols also began to be used. They wore iron helmets on their heads, and their bodies were protected by a cuirass consisting of a breastplate and a breastplate. As a curiosity, it can be noted that in the years 1805-1815, as many as three types of armor were used, which however differed slightly from each other. The French cuirassiers were the classic heavy cavalry, suitable mainly for the battlefield, but of little importance in recognizing or leading the so-called small war. The best commanders of this formation are, for example, General d'Hautpoul, who distinguished himself especially at Austerlitz (1805), and General Espagne, who did a great job in the battle of Caldiero. The box does not contain colors and glues. WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE CANARY ISLANDS.

ICM British Grenadier Queen's Guards - Scale 1:16 - 16001. The Grenadier Guards is a British infantry regiment dating back to 1656. It is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army and the oldest of the Guards units. Its distinctive emblem is a grenade with a lit fuse. The Grenadier Guards is one of the most illustrious regiments in the British Army and its soldiers have fought in all major conflicts during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including for example the Napoleonic Wars (1799-1815), the Crimean War (1853-1856), both World Wars or the 2003 Iraq War. Among its soldiers were 14 people decorated with the highest British order: the Victoria Cross. The unit - 1994 - is formally composed of two battalions, where the 1st battalion is composed of four infantry companies and is effectively a regular unit of the British Army, while the 2nd battalion is composed of a single company and has representational functions in London. It is, among others this sub-unit is responsible for the actual Changing of the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace in London. The titular commander of the unit is always the British Monarch - currently this role is played by Elizabeth II of the Windsor dynasty. The box does not contain glue and paints. WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE CANARY ISLANDS.