King & Country · Napoleonic · NA080
NA080 depicts a mounted French dragoon in a green coat, brass-colored helmet and red plume, holding a pistol while his horse moves forward. The green saddlecloth and white uniform details reinforce the Imperial Guard dragoon identity. The drawn firearm gives him a different action from the sword-armed riders.
Historical inspiration
Dragoons carried firearms as well as edged weapons. Their mounted service did not make every encounter a straightforward sword charge, although cavalry’s practical roles varied by army and regiment. The Imperial Guard’s dragoons became associated with Empress Joséphine, hence the familiar “Empress Dragoons” title. The pistol is part of that broader cavalry equipment rather than an anachronistic addition.
Review
The green-and-white uniform is particularly attractive against the dark horse. The pistol introduces a different gesture without losing the mounted energy of the group. It is a distinctive choice for a collector who already has several cavalrymen with extended swords.
Reference: NA080 release reference. Review observations are based on the product reference photographs.
Related figures: NA085 · Scots Grey Charging · NA093 · Chasseur à Cheval Flagbearer.
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