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 100/24/5/801 No. 100-947 a (4x) Ãst.-Ung. Inf.-Füsilier-Zimmermann No. 100-949 a (2x) Ãst.-Ung. Grenadier-Pfeifer, playing No. 100-950 a (14x) Ãst.-Ung. Inf. officer, with shotgun No. 100-951 a (12x) Ãst.-Ung. grenadier non-commissioned officer, with rifle No. 100-952 a (8x) Ãst.-Ung. grenadier drummer, playing No. 100-953 a (108x) Austro-Hungarian grenadier No. 100-954 a (2x) Ãst.-Ung. inf. officer on horseback
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
150
Epoch
18th Century
Time
1756 - 1763
Nationality/Location
Austria/Hungaria
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
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