VICTRIX Austrian Infantry 1806-1815 (x56 Figures) - 28mm Napoleonic Miniatures

Field the white-coated infantry of the Habsburg Empire across the full span of the Napoleonic Wars — from the disasters of Austerlitz and Wagram to the hard-fought campaigns of 1813–15. With 56 highly detailed 28mm hard plastic figures, mounted colonels, and exceptional pose variety, this is one of the most complete Austrian infantry sets available.

Figures come unassembled and unpainted. Bases not included.

What's in the Box?

• 2 x Officers (with multiple arm options)
• 2 x Standard bearers
• 2 x Drummers
• 2 x Mounted colonels (with multiple arm options)
• 48 x Infantry figures
• 56 figures total

Infantry Pose Options

The 48 infantry figures are split across two sprue types offering excellent flexibility:

• 32 x March attack figures — the classic advancing pose, ideal for rank-and-file battalion filler
• 16 x Multi-pose figures — can be built in march attack, firing, loading, advancing at porte, advancing at charge, or as a sergeant figure; perfect for adding variety to your units and creating characterful command stands

Historical Background

The Austrian infantry of the Napoleonic Wars were among the most numerous and resilient opponents Napoleon faced. Dressed in their distinctive white coats with regimental-coloured facings, they fought across every major theatre of the conflict — from the Italian plains to the forests of Bohemia. Despite suffering catastrophic defeats at Austerlitz (1805) and Wagram (1809), the Habsburg army reformed and returned to play a decisive role in the campaigns of 1813–14, contributing to Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France. The mounted colonel figures reflect the prominent role of regimental commanders in Austrian tactical doctrine, often leading from the front to maintain unit cohesion.

Compatible Factions

• Austrian Line Infantry (1806–1815)
• Austrian Landwehr (with appropriate painting)
• Allied German states using similar uniforms

Recommended Rulesets

• Black Powder / Black Powder II — field as Austrian line infantry battalions; the 56-figure count gives you a full large regiment or two standard-sized units
• Sharp Practice (TooFatLardies) — use as line infantry groups with officer and NCO leaders for skirmish-level Napoleonic games across the 1809 or 1813–15 campaigns
• General d'Armée — represent Austrian line infantry brigades in large-scale Napoleonic engagements including Wagram, Leipzig, or the 1814 campaign
• Lasalle (2nd Edition) — ideal as Austrian line infantry in the Napoleonic order of battle
• The Silver Bayonet — individual figures make excellent soldiers or specialists; the mounted colonel is a natural choice for a commanding officer or named character in this gothic horror skirmish game

Painting & Modelling Notes

• Austrian infantry wore white coats throughout this period — a distinctive and striking look on the tabletop that contrasts sharply with French blue or British red
• Regimental facing colours (on collar, cuffs, and turnbacks) varied widely across the Habsburg army — research your chosen regiment for historical accuracy
• The mounted colonels are natural centrepiece models and reward careful painting of horse furniture and officer detail
• The 16 multi-pose figures are best used at the front ranks or on command stands where their varied poses will be most visible
• The drummer's reversed-colour jacket follows Austrian convention and is a rewarding painting challenge