15mm Feudal Castings

Austrian 1860 and
Sikh Infantry, Indian Mutiny

by David Barnes

U.S. Distributor:- Roger Dospil, "Division after Division", 11107 Finchley Road, Louisville, Kentucky, 40243.

These figures are becoming more and more well known in UK for the particular care with which these figures are researched, modeled and cast. The degree of detail is really incredible and does not take over the figure which proportionally are very accurate. I am particularly pleased with the Austrian 1860 offerings as I have just started to build such an army. These AU1 - AI3 are the first of about 9 "German" Austrian infantry and seven or more Hungarian Austrians. About 3 jagers will follow and cavalry are still some months away. The Sikhs are additions to an ongoing mutiny range which already has nine listings. The most extensive of Feudals productions are Dark Ages/Feudal Scots and Medieval Irish with 37 listings. Feudal also do Vikings, Anglo Saxons, American Civil War and Medieval Welsh! [New Samurai spotted at SKELP!]

I begin with the 3 Austrians:

AU1. Officer advancing with sword. He waves his sword in his right hand and points with his left. He wears a sash and his sword knot is beautifully modeled. He has a Franz Joseph moustache. His shako has a waterproof cover (as have all the other figures).

AU2. Infantryman advancing full pack. All the equipments and perfectly correct, even to the copper-cap pouch on his chest crossbelts. A good aggressive pose.

AU3. Infantryman advancing haversack. More lightly equipped. It was usual for units to leave their heavier kit in piles behind the firing line. For the wargamer it gives more chance of variety - one unit in full pack another with haversack only etc. A very good start. More officers, drummer and standard bearers are in the pipeline, along with Grenadiers.

SM13. Sikh infantry standing, musket. Left foot forward with musket and bayonet "at the ready" the Sikh remained "faithful to his salt" in the Mutiny. At his left hip is his tulwar. The toes of his shoes turn up. Modeling excellent.

SM.14. Sikh infantry advancing musket. Lower angle of musket, equipped as SM13. His face is slightly different and his turban slightly smaller.

Reference Bibliography

1. "Battles of 19th Century" in seven volumes. Archibald Forbes, Henty, Maj: Arthur Griffiths et al. Cassell & Co Ltd undated but about 1907 publishing.

2. "L'Esercito Austriaco Nel 1859" (Austrian Army 1859 campaign) by Mario Zannoni, published by Di Bello No 08 special in Editrice Militare Italiana 1988 (Italian text with English subtitles and text in back). [Caliver Books can supply copies].

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