King & Country · Napoleonic · NA124
NA124 depicts a cantinière in a mixture of military and civilian clothing, with a small barrel at her side. A red jacket and decorated hat sit above a green skirt and pale apron. The figure carries no weapon; the barrel identifies her commercial role around the troops.
The historical setting
Cantinières sold provisions and drink to soldiers and accompanied military units. Their relationship with the army was practical and economic, even when later imagery made them colorful symbols of regimental life. King & Country’s mixed dress reflects that position between civilian livelihood and military surroundings. She represents a different kind of participant in a campaign from the armed cavalrymen.
Review
The costume is colorful, but the barrel prevents the figure from becoming merely decorative. It explains what she does. This is an appealing civilian subject whose equipment and clothing tell a specific story about the people who supported an army in the field.
Reference: NA124 release reference. Review observations are based on the product reference photographs.
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