Advancing, (profile), Austria-Hungary 1756-1763. Grenadiers were tall grown elite soldiers. Their original task was to throw grenades into the enemies formations. When this was taken over by the artillery, they were used as elite back up units for critical situations on the battlefield. These soldiers wore the grenadiers hat with pride to show off their elite status.
Series list for 100/24/40/801 No. 100-952 a (1x) Ãst.-Ung. grenadier-drummer, playing No. 100-953 a (18x) Austro-Hungarian grenadier No. 100-954 a (1x) Austro-Hungarian Inf. officer on horseback No. 100-947 a (1x) Ãst.-Ung. Inf. fusilier carpenter No. 100-949 a (1x) Ãst.-Ung. grenadier-piper, playing No. 100-950 a (1x) Austro-Hungarian Inf. officer, with shotgun No. 100-951 a (1x) Ãst.-Ung. grenadier non-commissioned officer, with rifle
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
24
Epoch
18th Century
Time
1756 - 1763
Nationality/Location
Austria/Hungaria
State
New
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