Two Portuguese Line Infantrymen in Blue Trousers Firing, 21st Line Infantry Regiment--two figures--RETIRED -- LAST ONE!!
Regular Price: $76.00
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Item Number: PORT-09B
THE PENINSULAR WAR
Portuguese Line Infantry, 21st Line Infantry Regiment,
Two Figures Firing, Blue Trousers,
Portugal was Britain's oldest ally, and no Peninsular war series would be complete without a Portuguese Regiment. Most historians define “Wellington’s Army” as a British force, but usually one third to a half were actually Portuguese.
The 21st Regiment played a part in most of the major battles of the Peninsular War, and was originally raised in Valenza in February, 1664. The facings were yellow with yellow collars and cuffs as well as yellow piping and turnbacks.
Portuguese infantry Regiments normally consisted of two battalions. The exception being the 21st which consisted of only the one battalion. The Portuguese battalions were made up of 5 centre companies, a grenadier company, and a light company. The normal strength was 770 which included all ranks.
RETIRED.
LAST TWO!!
