King & Country · Napoleonic · NA064
NA064 brings a gun and three dismounted artillerymen into the Napoleonic range. The green carriage and bright barrel are attractive, but the crew’s working positions make it a subject worth examining from behind as well as in front.
Horse artillery still fought on the ground
The product description identifies Horse Artillery of the Guard and a 12-pounder gun with three crewmen. “Horse artillery” describes mobility; it does not mean that the men fired the gun while mounted. Once positioned, a crew had to work around the piece. The miniature shows that dismounted stage, while the horses and transport needed to move a battery lie outside the supplied vignette.
A display about work and observation
NA065’s officer with a telescope is a useful addition off to one side, with NA066’s mounted officer placed farther back. Keep the gun crew visible and leave a route toward the rear for imagined ammunition and movement. A high wall immediately behind the breech makes the working space difficult to understand. The set is strongest when the viewer can see how the men relate to the gun.
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Check all three artillerymen, the gun, wheels and visible implements against the reference. Ask for a rear view showing the breech and trail. Thin tools and plumes are vulnerable, and a missing crewman can be disguised by a carefully cropped photograph. Record the 12-pounder identification as the manufacturer’s description rather than derive a calibre from the model’s size. The completeness of the team is central to what NA064 contributes to a collection.
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