These figures can be added to their line of French, British, Bavarians, and Prussians. The Courier received Rus1 line infantry march attack, Rus2 infantry command, Rus3 line high port, Rus10 Grenadier march attack, Rusll high port, Rusl2 command, Rus21 Jagers standing firing, Rus22 skirmishing, Rus23 advancing, Rus40 Hussars, Rus42 Dragoons, Rus44 Uhlans, Rus46 Chasseurs and Rus50 Cuirassier. As you can see the line is fairly complete. The infantry are well detailed and proportioned. The line can be rated as 16M*. The horses are molded for light and heavy units and the furniture is different for the two types and the tack is cleanly cast. These are good figures and will mix well with other lines. Available for $2.85/US for a pack 8 foot, 4 horse, or two guns from Pharaoh's Arms Box 579 Merrickville, Ontario, Canada, KOG lN0, 613269-2557. - JIM BIRDSEYE. * The Courier uses the Tobey Barrett Measurement [BM] System to simplify comparison of figure sizes. The number is the height in millimeters from the bottom of the figure's foot (top of base) to its eyes. The letter refers to the "heft" of the figure: L=light, M=medium, and H=heavy. Thus, Hs will fit in with other Hs and some Ms, but not Ls.
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