Generallieutenant Johann Adolf Freiherr von Thielmann's Saxon Heavy Brigade, 1812

At last I can now show the full Saxon Heavy Brigade as they were at the Moscowa, part of  Général de division Jean-Thomas-Guillaume Lorge 7^e division de cuirassiers.

Saxon Kürassier Regiment von Zastrow 1812, revisited

Here once again is the Kürassier Regiment von Zastrow with some new images I took whilst photographing the Garde du Corps.

To recap, in 1812 the Regiment formed part of Generallieutenant Johann Adolf Freiherr von Thielmann's Brigade, in Général de division Jean-Thomas-Guillaume Lorge 7^e division de cuirassiers.

Per Hourtelle, there were 627 effectives in the Regiment at the start of the 1812 Campaign. At the Moscowa, the Regiment fielded about 400 effectives. It is at this reduced strength that the Regiment is depicted here in four squadrons.

The unit was painted by Carl Robson using Eureka 28mm figures.

Sächsische Garde du Corps, 1812

I have just received my finished commission of the Saxon Garde du Corps. They were brigaded with the Kurassier Regiment von Zastrow, GM von Thielemann's Brigade, GdD Lorge's 7th Heavy Cavalry Division during the War of 1812. The Brigade fought at the Battle of Borodino with great distinction. 

Per Hourtelle, there were 642 effectives in the Regiment at the start of the 1812 Campaign. At the Moscowa, the Regiment fielded about 450 effectives. It is at this reduced strength that the Regiment is depicted here in four squadrons.

The unit is modeled here at General de Brigade 1/20th scale strength. It was painted for me by Carl Robson. The figures are by Eureka in 28mm scale, high quality metal and some of the best figures made by this excellent company.  The Standarte was made by myself based upon research by Peter Bunde's whose excellent print for this regiment also provided all of the uniform details.

Saxon Garde Du Corps 1812: Preview

I have just received images of a trial figure for my Saxon Garde Du Corps, to be brigaded with the completed von Zastrow's. These were painted by Carl Robson. I really like the light straw of the trooper's tunic and the detailed monograms and lace. The horse's harness and tack will be black in the finished version. These are Eureka 28mm metal figures, some of the best available.

HistWar: Napoleon and HistWar Grognard Scenarios

Digging a little deeper, I have found that the new version of HistWar runs the legacy scenarios from Grognard. I experimented with my favorite scenario: Borodino. The unit OOB's, scenario file and maps can be copied to the same folders in Napoleon. By some JMM magic, the system then runs the battle with the new GUI and graphics. The result is astonishing.

A French Caisson brews up

Dawn at the Moscowa

The Following slides are of Latour-Maubourg's IV Cavalry Corps with my favourite Saxon Heavy Cavalry Brigade.

4th Light Cavalry Division: 3rd, 11th and 16th Polish Uhlans

7th Heavy Cavalry Division, von Thielmann's Brigade: Polish 14th Cuirassiers, Saxon Garde du Corps, Saxon von Zastrow Cuirassiers

7th Heavy Cavalry Division, Lepel's Brigade: 1st/2nd Westphalian Cuirassiers

Generallieutenant Johann Adolf Freiherr von Thielmann, 1812

I am looking for information on the uniform worn by Generallieutenant  Johann Adolf Freiherr von Thielmann in 1812 and at Borodino in particular. All I have right now is this card by Herbert Knötel.

Herbert Knötel card: Saxon General Officer

Any information would be appreciated.