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556093 1/72 Napoleonic Wars: Austrian Infantry 1800-05
On June 14th, 1800, Napoleon, recently
appointed first consul, clashed in Marengo against the 31.000 strong army of
the Austrian general Baron Melas. The French victory was obtained thanks to the
sacrifice of general Desaix and dramatically affected the political scenario of
Napoleonic Europe. The Austrian Infantry in this kit is shown with the typical,
short leather cap, with the brass front plate bearing the imperial eagle. Some
soldiers are represented with the 1798 helmet, bearing Francis II's initials,
as it was customary for Frei-Corps or Jager light infantry battalions.
War Games Approved
Type: Figure SOLDIERS
Period: Napoleonic Wars
Country: Austria
Skill: 1
Box Dim.: 220 x 150 x 30 mm