The 5th US infantry regiment was raised in April 1808. During the War of 1812 the regiment took part in the fighting At Stoney Creek, Plattsburgh and Cooks mill (the final battle of the 1814 Niagara campaign).
The 5th United States Infantry regiment is dressed in the 1813 mid war uniform. The coate has a red collar and cuffs with white lace. In addition the regiment has been issued the new tombstone style shako cap. These are slight but noticeable differences from most of my collection which represents the 1814 Niagara campaign. This way I am able to add more units for a better balanced army but still be able to tell them apart.
The beautiful regimental colors are from Flags of War. They produce a beautiful yet under rated series of flags which deserve a high recognition in the wargame world. Figures are from Brigade games. Very nice figures which fit in well with my figures from Knuckleduster minuatures.
Great pics, gooses are a nice addition!
ReplyDeleteI saw them on another blog and thought they would be great fun in some of the pictures. Look for them, and others to make guest appearances.
DeleteThey look lovely Mark, and already on the new project that quickly!
ReplyDeleteYes, already making great progress.
DeleteNice unit. I would have thought that the geese would be chasing the soldiers! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think that will happen in the next picture! ☺🍻
DeleteI do like those late War Amirican uniforms....
ReplyDeleteAnd the geese...
All the best. Aly
Thank you! American uniforms in this conflict very a lot year to year do to supply problems. So you can get great variety of color and types. Part of the joy of the period.
DeleteI also painted a few Canadian geese to there may be a mini geese war within a picture some day!🍻☺
Great unit and pics.
ReplyDeleteYes Iain does a great range of flags - I use them for my Jacobite and British armies.
I really like them. Very colorful and good service.
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