2ème Régiment de Dragons

The 2ème Régiment de Dragons served in the 11ème Division de Cavalerie - 1ère Brigade under colonel PLANZEAUX in the Waterloo Campaign. At the battle they deployed in 4 squadrons with  593 effectives. Their origin derives from the Dragons du Roi (1er Dragons) of the ancien régime.

The figures are once again Perry plastics painted for me by Leuthen Studios. You may notice that the Colonel figure is a Foundry senior dragoon officer casting. I used this because I wanted the Colonel to have the large white plume of his rank.

2ème Régiment de Dragons

2ème Régiment de Dragons

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

1ère escadron, 1ère compagnie d’élite

colonel PLANZEAUX

Trompette

colonel PLANZEAUX

Line company

Line company

Line company

Line company

I think these figures are...OK. I'm very happy with the painting, particularly the Dragoon Green of the uniform coat and the colours used for the horses. I'm not so pleased with the models this time as I was with the plastic Perry French Hussars. The dragoons look a bit small for medium/heavy cavalry. When set up alongside Perry's magnificent metal Cuirassiers (coming up) you will see they look quite diminutive. This is true of the other Perry plastic heavies, the Cuirassier/Carabinier box. I wish Perry would release dragoons in metal compatible with their Cuirassiers. I'd say these are fine for wargames, not good enough for my collection. They might be "For Sale". Let me know if you are interested.

7ème Régiment de Hussards

Here is the 7ème Régiment de Hussards under the command of the famous colonel baron Jean-Baptiste Antoine Marcellin de MARBOT. The 7th Hussars derived from the Hussards d’Orléans and Hussards Colonel Général of the ancien régime. Colonel Marbot was wounded at Waterloo. The Regiment comprised 3 escadrons with 439 effectives on June 18th 1815 where it provided reconnaissance for Napoleon's extreme right wing.

7ème Régiment de Hussards

7ème Régiment de Hussards

This unit was painted for me by Leuthen Studios using Perry plastic French Hussars with the optional pelisse used in the assembly of the models. Unlikely to have been worn on campaign, it seemed fitting to equip this dashing unit in their finest for their last engagement.

colonel baron Jean-Baptiste Antoine Marcellin de MARBOT

colonel baron Jean-Baptiste Antoine Marcellin de MARBOT

"The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot" by himself, make an interesting read. A true Napoleonic beau sabreur.

These Perry plastic sculpts are some of their nicest with extraordinary facial detail, lacework, etc.

5ème Régiment de Dragons Légers Belges

The 5ème Régiment de Dragons Légers Belges shown here, belonged to the 2e Nederlandse Cavalerie Divisie where it was brigaded with 6 (Nederlandse) Huzaren Regiment in the 3rd (Lichte) Nederlandse-Belgische Brigade of Majoor-Generaal Jean Baptise Baron van Merlen. The Regiment's CO was lieutenant-colonel E.A.J.G. de Merex. At Quatre Bras the regiment had 441 effectives in 3 squadrons. The Brigade was active along the French border and undertook a fighting retreat until arriving at Quatre Bras. 

This unit was painted for be by Leuthen Studios using Perry figures. I particularly like the sculpting and painting of the nicely animated senior officer figure. The inter-linked silver circles on the top rim of the shako is very well done, and, quite historically accurate. The uniforms are very similar to French Line chassuers a cheval.

5ème Régiment de Dragons Légers Belges

5ème Régiment de Dragons Légers Belges

lieutenant-colonel E.A.J.G. de Merex

lieutenant-colonel E.A.J.G. de Merex

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