{"product_id":"victrix-british-peninsular-flank-infantry-x52-figures-28mm-napoleonic-minis","title":"VICTRIX British Peninsular Flank Infantry (x52 Figures) - 28mm Napoleonic Minis","description":"\u003cp\u003eField the elite flank companies of Wellington's Peninsular army — the grenadiers and light infantry who led the assault, screened the advance, and held the line when it mattered most. With 52 highly detailed 28mm hard plastic figures and a full command set included, this box gives you everything needed to build a complete and characterful flank battalion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFigures come unassembled and unpainted. Bases not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 x British Peninsular Flank Infantry figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStovepipe shakos with shoulder wings — the distinctive uniform of the flank companies during the Peninsular War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull command figures including officers, standard bearers, NCOs, and drummers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper banners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUniform \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stovepipe shako and shoulder wings immediately identify these figures as flank company troops — the grenadier and light infantry companies that were the pride of each British battalion. The shoulder wings, worn in place of the standard epaulettes, were a mark of distinction that set these elite soldiers apart on the battlefield and on the tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flank companies of the British infantry — the grenadier company on the right and the light company on the left — were the most experienced and capable soldiers in each battalion. During the Peninsular War (1808–1814), they were frequently detached and brigaded together into composite flank battalions, serving as shock troops in the assault or as skirmishers screening the main line. Regiments including the 52nd, 95th Rifles, and the light companies of the Guards all served with distinction under Wellington across Spain and Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Factions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Grenadier companies (Peninsular War, 1808–1814)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Light Infantry companies (Peninsular War)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite flank battalions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing's German Legion flank companies (with appropriate painting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Rulesets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Powder \u003c\/strong\u003e — field as elite infantry or light infantry skirmishers; the 52-figure count gives you a full battalion or two smaller units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Practice (TooFatLardies)\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for skirmish-level Peninsular War games, where flank company troops excel as independent detachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral d'Armée\u003c\/strong\u003e — represent elite or light infantry at brigade level in large-scale Napoleonic engagements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasalle (2nd Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e — field as British elite infantry in the Napoleonic order of battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e — individual flank company figures make excellent specialist soldiers, officers, or named characters for this gothic horror skirmish game set during the Napoleonic Wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePainting \u0026amp; Modelling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stovepipe shako is the key period identifier — correct for the Peninsular War but replaced by the Belgic shako before Waterloo, making these figures campaign-specific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder wings are typically faced in the regimental colour — a strong visual focal point that rewards careful painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrenadier companies traditionally wore white plumes; light companies wore green — a simple detail that adds immediate visual distinction between the two flank types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe command figures — officer, standard bearer, NCO, and drummer — make excellent centrepiece models and are worth painting to a higher standard for the tabletop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033113735306,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6984\/6666\/files\/28mm-napoleonics-british-peninsular-infantry-flank-companies-1_2048x_4c448421-9b89-4bad-bb54-95d6cd56e60a.webp?v=1776281095","url":"https:\/\/thevictorsspoils.myshopify.com\/products\/victrix-british-peninsular-flank-infantry-x52-figures-28mm-napoleonic-minis","provider":"The Victor's Spoils, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}