Hello There! I have completed another Napoleonic unit as a preparation to refight The Battle of Maida. The Watteville Swiss Regiment had a diverse existence serving in Southern Italy, the Penisular and Canada during the Napoleonic Period.
Based on the Shako II rules the battalion is 18 figures strong and also has a Line Colonel. The flags came from 'Flags of War' and was the only source for this regiment I could find. The only difference between the flag present at Maida and that supplied was the 'Maida' battle honour which is not easily visible here.
I am still struggling with the depth of field of my photographs as here the rear rank is still slightly out of focus. The figures came from Perrys and were easy to paint however there was a lot of flash on the figures.
The bases are made to match the Spanish battalion I completed and provide a suitable arid finish.
I am particularly pleased with the Command bases as usually there is a rather staid base with every one being in the same pose. Here the flag bearers are in different poses and the sergeant is defending one of the flag bearers.
The Line Colonel is a nice casting in a relaxed pose. The regiment is suitable for the Peninsular as well as Southern Italy but the Regiment was transferred to Canada by 1812.
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