Napoleonic Wars: British 95th Rifles (Chosen Men)

Description

The 95th Rifles were an elite unit of hard marching, sharp shooting lightinfantry that served in many bloody battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Unusuallythey did not wear the classic red coat of the British army, but instead a darkbottle green uniform which gave them their nickname of the ‘Sweeps’ or the‘Grasshoppers’ by their French foes.

They were equipped with the Baker rifle – a supremely accurate weapon forthe period – which would hit single targets at ranges unheard of for thesmoothbore muskets which most other troops carried.

They earned a superb reputation in the Peninsular campaign and later atWaterloo, being battalions that Wellington could rely upon. To help maintain theeffectiveness of the companies, reliable and trusted men would be issued with awhite tape around the arm distinguishing them as ‘chosen men’ and expectedto inspire the rank and file.

To make up for the short length of their rifles, they were issued with wickedlooking sword bayonets, long enough to give a parity against an enemybayonet.

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This product is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints notincluded.

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