King & Country · Napoleonic · NA057
NA057 marches with a drawn sword and the tall bearskin silhouette associated with K&C’s Imperial Guard group. The officer introduces leadership into a moving formation without requiring a separate command scene.
- Maker
- King & Country
- Set code
- NA057
- Series
- Napoleonic (NA)
The sword separates the role
Compare the officer with NA060, whose long firearm rests at the shoulder. The different weapon immediately changes how the figure relates to the men around him. A marching officer can lead a short column or move alongside it, but the direction of his step should agree with the group if the scene is meant to show an orderly movement.
Bearskin, plume and equipment
The high headgear and red plume dominate the upper silhouette, while the white belts and light trousers contrast with the dark coat. Keep those identifying details visible from the main viewing angle. A dense line of flags directly behind the officer can make the headgear and sword difficult to distinguish.
The useful buying photographs
Ask for a clear view of the sword’s complete blade, the hand holding it and the plume. Then compare the uniform with the other Guard releases to confirm the listing is NA057 rather than an earlier French officer. A side view also shows the step and scabbard, details that can disappear when a seller crops tightly around the torso.
Figure reference
King & Country NA057 Imperial Guard Officer Marching with Sword — Sager’s Soldiers catalog record. The collecting observations above refer to the pictured model; condition varies between individual examples.
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