{"product_id":"victrix-british-peninsular-war-heavy-dragoons-x12-cavalry-28mm-napoleonics","title":"VICTRIX British Peninsular War Heavy Dragoons (x12 Cavalry) - 28mm Napoleonics","description":"\u003cp\u003eLead your Heavy Dragoons into the thick of the Peninsular campaign with these exquisitely detailed and historically accurate miniatures Whether you're building a British regiment or the King's German Legion, this set gives you the parts to do it right.\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\u003e12 x Heavy Dragoons and 12 horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of arms representing British regiments and the King's German Legion (KGL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sword scabbard options: scabbard alone, or scabbard with sabretache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficer head options: bicorn or cylindrical shako with cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Period \u0026amp; Uniform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uniform was in use up to 1812 and likely continued into 1813 due to the sporadic supply issues common to all armies during the Napoleonic Wars — as any student of the period knows, regulations and actual practice are rarely the same thing, even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey uniform features distinguishing this set from earlier Heavy Dragoon figures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal bars of lace across the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo striped girdle under the sword belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive cuff style — British regiments have a standard cuff; KGL figures feature a pointed cuff with chevrons of lace above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sabretache was officially issued to the heavy cavalry in 1812, though as with much equipment of the period, distribution to the troops likely lagged behind — both options are included for accuracy and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Factions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Heavy Dragoon regiments (Peninsular War, 1808–1814)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing's German Legion Heavy Cavalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for any British or Allied heavy cavalry force of the early 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Rulesets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Powder \/ Black Powder II\u003c\/strong\u003e — field as Heavy Cavalry in Napoleonic Peninsular War scenarios; pairs with the main Heavy Dragoons sprue for full units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Practice (TooFatLardies)\u003c\/strong\u003e — use as officer and NCO command figures for skirmish-level Peninsular War games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral d'Armée\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal command figures for brigade-level Napoleonic battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasalle (2nd Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e — represent British heavy cavalry in the Napoleonic order of battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the officer figure with bicorn or shako makes an excellent Napoleonic-era officer or specialist character for this gothic horror skirmish game; the command aesthetic suits unit leaders and named characters perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePainting \u0026amp; Modelling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe KGL pointed cuff with chevron lace is a distinctive painting target — a great way to differentiate KGL from British line regiments on the tabletop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sabretache option adds a visually striking element and is worth including for display or character figures even if not used in all rank-and-file models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bicorn officer head is ideal for senior officers or vignette pieces; the shako with cords suits a more active, campaign-ready look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033062912138,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6984\/6666\/files\/BritishPeninsularDragoons-Mainproductphoto_2048x_485eb782-a86e-4b77-a425-ca39dd3bad42.webp?v=1776279004","url":"https:\/\/thevictorsspoils.myshopify.com\/products\/victrix-british-peninsular-war-heavy-dragoons-x12-cavalry-28mm-napoleonics","provider":"The Victor's Spoils, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}