And I've always fancied doing them for the Pils-Holstein army for my mid-18th century campaign.
And here they are! All painted, based and flagged by me. Figures are my own range, not commercially available.
Below, Oldenburg supporting other battalions of the Pils Holsein brigade (The Leibgarde and The Kronprinz Grenadiers).
I was privileged to play with the original Oldenburg unit when doing games with Charles S Grant for the various publications I helped with over decade ago, notably, The Wargames Companion and The Raid on St Michel.
I was recently searching through an old hard drive and came across all the photos I took back then. Here is one of those photos - you can pick out the original Oldenburg regiment advancing up the Lobosch Hill during our refight of Lobositz, where young Charles (Charles M) took command of them, and they performed magnificently.
I was surprised when I first discovered that the originals wore green coats. I had always assumed that most of the VFS army was in blue (an erroneous assumption made from looking at the old B/W photos in The War Game!).
My version pays homage to the originals, for even though mine wear the dark blue of the Pils Holstein forces, they have green lapels, cuffs, and turnbacks. The flags have a style similar to the original as you can see... I have two flags for my battalions, so it made sense to have one with black/red quarters and one with white/end quarters, both with the arms of PH in the centre.
They may get a game very soon...
Meanwhile, last weekend's Virtual Wargames Club was again well attended...
With the usual breakout rooms chatter, the show n tell, and presentations from a number of members on current projects, it provided hobby inspiration and painting momentum. Join us if you'd like some of the same... see the details on the right.
All the best...
Lovely units Phil, they have a nice swagger about them. Additionally, Oldenburg is a great place to visit with a good military museum in the old Schloss in the town square. My sister-in-law lives there - as they say it's a small world. Best wishes Greg
ReplyDeleteThx Greg. Glad you like them. I agree about the swagger.
DeleteBest rgds. Phil
Well up to your usual high standards, Phil. A very handsome unit. Hope to join you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Thx Stokes. Looking forward to seeing you at VWC. Phil
DeleteGreat looking figures.
ReplyDeleteThx Alan. Best rgds. Phil
DeleteA lovely unit to add to your collection
ReplyDeleteCheers Tidders. All the best. Phil
DeleteBeautifully done Old Bean. Those flags are miniature masterpieces.
ReplyDeleteThx Jim. Yes, I am particularly pleased with the flags. Best rgds. Phil
DeleteMost beautiful regiment, and flags, well done!
ReplyDeleteThx Phil. Much appreciated. All the best. Phil
DeleteA beautiful looking unit Phil, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWillz Harley.
Thx Willz. Can't beat marching tricorned figures! Phil
DeleteA fine looking unit Phil...
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Cheers Aly. All the best. Phil
DeleteThese look resplendent and the flags are attention grabbing.
ReplyDeleteI painted an historic Oldenburg Regiment using Irregular Miniatures which looked fine but the thin, soft metal muskets are inclined to bend easily.
The regiment was Danish from the Great Northern War chosen because their white coats unusually had brown facings. Having nothing else in the period I gave them to my Dad.
When I got them back they had purple facings - they'd all been drafted into the French Army of Louis XIV!
Stephen
Thx Stephen. Yes, I was rather pleased with how the flags came out. Best regards. Phil
DeleteExcellent looking unit, and battle pic too!
ReplyDeleteThx Chasseur. All the best. Phil
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