French Chasseurs à Cheval

Black Powder: French Chasseurs à Cheval

Originally formed in 1743, the Chasseurs à Cheval (Mounted Hunters) were a light cavalry unit uniformed in green, whose primary role was to conduct patrols and rapid raids for the French Army. A good Chasseur was practically at home on his horse, engaging in important skirmishes with enemy cavalry or detecting enemy movements, making them a crucial element of the army for French commanders.
Armed with a scimitar, carbine, and bayonet (bayonets were rather unpopular among Chasseurs and were more often used for digging up vegetables or went "missing"), the Chasseurs were born for battle in the saddle, but also made very good soldiers on foot when unavoidable.
At the height of the French Army and under Bonaparte's rule, there were 31 regiments of Chasseurs à Cheval. However, by the end of the Hundred Days Campaign, which culminated in the Battle of Waterloo, only 15 regiments were still involved.

Box with 12 plastic and metal miniatures:
- 12 plastic cavalry models
- Enough metal parts to build two officers (Officer and Trumpeter).
- Optional metal arm for the "Eagle Standard"

Models are supplied unpainted and require assembly.