I like these guys in their bright red jackets. Several battalion sized units saw service in the Egyptian campaign of 1800-1801.
Saturday 20 January 2024
More Albanian Infantry
This time the Albanians are not the lawless Bashi Bazouks, these Albanian Arnaut were a disciplined force. They were still a volunteers, but were organised along European lines, in the same manner as the new order units. They were well drilled and had a good reputation within the Ottoman army as hard fighters. They were renowned in skirmishing roles and were noted as excellent marksmen.
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They look amazing- great brushwork!
ReplyDeleteThank you John.
DeleteA very attractive looking unit once again, Mark
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. That red/yellow jacket and the blue pants are a nice combination. There is a temptation to do more...
DeleteGive in ...... resistance is futile!
DeleteNah, there is going to much more restraint this year...
DeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteA lovely looking unit Mark…
ReplyDeleteDelightfully colourful.
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly. The next unit is even more colourful...
DeleteLovely work and as you've already mentioned, a classic colour scheme that always works. You can see why as gamers we always want some 'Zouve' troops in our armies:).
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. For me it's that red jacket piped yellow that makes uniform.
DeleteThey look good. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Stew.
DeleteVery nice Mark, and the flag you have chosen fits in perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence. I have used the same flag for the unit os Mamelukes that is in the painting table now.
DeleteBeautiful! Are they Perry Miniatures?
ReplyDeleteYes they are Perrys.
DeleteLove ‘em! The colors really make ‘em pop.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. Pop they do, but the next unit even snaps and crackles it is so colourful!
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