Russian Hussars in Reserve--17 figures in 17 poses and 12 horses in 6 horse poses (unpainted)
$14.95
Item Number: STR0276
Russian Hussars in Reserve
Hussars in Russian service dated back to the 17th century, for although Russia could call upon large numbers of irregular light cavalry from the Cossacks, the need for more regular units of light cavalry was recognised. Their traditional roles of reconnaissance, escort and harassment were put to particularly good use during the French retreat of 1812, when hussars contributed greatly to the French misery.
A much more positive aspect of some Strelets sets are the bonus figures, and here we find a jolly pair singing and dancing, both in peasant costume, and one wears a peaked cap. It’s a very unusual piece, but a great little addition which speaks volumes about how varied the range of available figures is becoming these days. The gentleman holding a child is much more sober, and probably more useful if not so much fun, and the same goes for the lady at the end, who has her hair tied up and wears a suitable dress for the period. They would make a nice family group watching a column, and seem to be pretty generic for any Europeans of the day.
Date Released: 2021
Contents: 17 figures in 17 poses and 12 horses in 6 horse poses
Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Color: green
Average Height: 24 mm (= 1.73 m)
