Members of the French Old Guard were selected based on physical traits, most notably their height which had to be an above average minimum of at least 5 feet 10 inches tall. Indeed, the imposing stature of these battle-hardened veterans made these men the shock troops of their day. Highly trained in hand-to-hand combat and advanced bayonet techniques, the grenadiers earned a most fearsome reputation. The bayonet was often used once the single shot musket was fired. Despite its almost primitive simplicity, the bayonet was difficult to use. Its weight would throw off the weapons natural balance when aiming and it interfered with efficient re-loading. Of course, being at the pointy end of this formidable weapon would cause many an otherwise brave soldier to recoil.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
Napoleonische Epoche
Nationality/Location
France
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
W. Britain Model Figures E. Water St. 20 OH 45601 Chillicothe Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
