2ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

The 2ème Régiment de Cuirassiers derived from the "Cuirassiers de la Reine" of the  ancien régime. Under colonel Baron GRANDJEAN there were just 2 squadrons of  311 effectives at Waterloo, serving in the 12ème Division de Cavalerie - 2ème Brigade.

These are Perry metal figures painted for me by Carl Robson. The unit includes some of the highly animated casualties by Perry. These are again some of the Perrys' best work.

I asked Carl to paint the trumpeter in Imperial Livery as well as in the earlier reverse-colours of the regiment.

2ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

Casualties

Alternative trumpeter uniform

11ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

The 11ème Régiment de Cuirassiers was led by colonel COURTIER at Quatre Bras and Waterloo . The 3 squadrons and 391 effectives at Quatre Bras were reduced to only 2 squadrons with 332 effectives at Waterloo. The 11ème served with the 8ème in the 1ère Brigade de la 11ème Division de Cavalerie.

These are Perry figures with the 11ème shown without cuirass, accurate for Waterloo. They were painted for me by Carl Robson. The Regiment is shown at its Quatre Bras strength.

11ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

colonel COURTIER

Baron Marie-Adrien François GUITON and ADC

Commanding the 2ème Brigade de la 11ème Division de Cavalerie, Maréchal de Camp, Baron Marie-Adrien François GUITON.

8ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

From my old Blog, I've imported some of my favourite images, these of the 8ème Régiment de Cuirassiers, commanded at Waterloo by colonel GARAVAQUE. Present were 3 squadrons with 459 effectives, a fairly large formation for the day. They formed part of 2ème Brigade,  11ème Division de Cavalerie. 

These are Perry metal cuirassiers, their best, painted for me by Carl Robson. I really like the interesting poses. This unit more than any other persuaded me to start collecting Napoleonics again. The scenic pictures were taken by Jeff Lower using my scenery and the Hovels La Haye Sainte buildings.

8ème Régiment de Cuirassiers

colonel GARAVAQUE

1ère Brigade de la 11ème Division de Cavalerie

Here are my two dragoon Regiments formed in brigade. Maréchal de Camp Baron Cyrille Simon PICQUET served as Commandant of the 1ère Brigade de la 11ème Division de Cavalerie.

1ère Brigade de la 11ème Division de Cavalerie

Maréchal de Camp Baron Cyrille Simon PICQUET

Maréchal de Camp Baron Cyrille Simon PICQUET

Maréchal de Camp Baron Cyrille Simon PICQUET

Dragoon ADC to Maréchal de Camp Baron Cyrille Simon PICQUET