The 1st Squadron of the 3rd Silesian Cavalry Regiment, reports for duty

The 1st Squadron of the Prussian 3rd Silesian Cavalry Regiment (lancers), reported for duty late last evening.  Their uniforms finally arrived after almost a year of waiting for the quartermaster to deliver them.  We certainly hope he will be more timely with the next unit.

 

The full dress uniform is most impressive. 
 

The figures I have are what appear to be DK139 Prussian Landwehr Lancers (See The Hinton Spieler for the distinction between DK and Hinton Hunt Prussian lancers).  They are wearing oilskin protection for their lovely headgear, presumably in case it rains at Ligny, Waterloo, Wavre, or other Belgian battle sites in 1815. 

The 3rd Silesian cavalry, sporting new uniforms and lances, arrive in camp

This is my second cavalry squadron painted, and we anticipate a small cavalry skirmish with the French 7th Hussars elite squadron.  Though we will have to wait until suitable gloss has been applied to both units, and basing for Muskets and Marshals has occurred.

 Here the 3rd Silesian cavalry is practicing their maneuvers in line.

 A headlong charge at the gallop, right at the spectator. 
Imposing (even if you are in square)!

 



 Two half squadrons meet in a faux battle

 

 

 They gallop past the reviewing stand. 

Do you hear their hooves pounding the ground and kicking up dust, do you smell the horses? 

 

 A gentlemanly joust.