Perry Miniatures Napoleonic French Mounted Generals of Division and Brigade 28mm Scale Metal Figures

This premium28mm metalcommand set features three historical French generals at the gallop, providing authentic high-level leadership for II Corps during the 1815 campaign.

Lead your Grand Empire forces with historical precision using this elite command set fromPerry Miniatures. These28mm scalemetal miniatures represent specific high-ranking officers of the II Corps: General of Division Gilbert Bachelu, General of Division Maximilien Sébastien Foy, and General of Brigade Campi. Captured in dynamic mounted poses, these figures reflect the frantic energy and authoritative presence required of commanders on a Napoleonic battlefield.

Designed to perfectly complement Perry Miniatures’Napoleonic French plastic sets, these metallic figures offer the crisp, fine detail and weight preferred for centerpiece command vignettes. Whether overseeing a divisional assault or coordinating brigade-level maneuvers, these generals are essential for wargamers and collectors seeking to accurately depict the historical leadership of the 1815 campaign.

Features

• Scale: 28mm
• Category: Miniature Figures
• Product Type: Mounted Command
• Era / Faction: Napoleonic War – French Empire (II Corps)
• High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
• Set includes: 3 mounted generals (Bachelu, Foy, and Campi)
• Compatibility: Compliments Napoleonic French plastic sets
• Assembly or painting required: Yes (Detailed preparation and glue required)
• Material color: Unpainted metallic gray
• Nonretail box packaging dimensions: 3.5” W x 2.75” H x 1.2” D
• Recommended for collectors ages: 14+

Tip:For historically accurate uniforms, General Foy is often depicted in the standard dark blue general’s frock coat with gold embroidery; ensure you check contemporary references for the distinct variations in horse furniture and ADC uniforms that frequently accompanied these high-ranking officers.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• General’s Frock Coat (Dark Blue):AK11189 Dark Prussian Blueprovides the deep, authoritative indigo necessary for a high-ranking French officer’s coat.
• Gold Braid and Epaulettes:AK11191 Goldoffers the rich, metallic luster required for the heavy gold lace and decorations of the general staff.
• Trousers (Campaign White/Gray):AK11002 OffwhiteorAK11012 Sky Greyare ideal for recreating the variety of campaign trousers used in the field.
• Horse Hides:AK11102 Deep BrownorAK11115 Light Earthare excellent for creating realistic equine coat variations.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

• Base Coat:The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Bluefor the coats andHardened Leatherfor the horses.
• Quick Detailing: UseThe Army Painter Fanatic Matte Blackfor the riding boots and hats, andPlate Mail Metalfor the unsheathed sabers.

Basing & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation: UseKrautcover Scenics Meadows of Purityfor the lush grass of the Belgian countryside orKrautcover Scenics Eternal Fieldsfor a campaign-hardened battlefield appearance.
• Foliage & Tufts: AddKrautcover Scenics Static Grass Spring 4mmto simulate the rolling fields where divisional command typically operated.
• Campaign Weathering: ApplyAK Interactive European Earthweathering pigments to the horses’ lower legs to simulate the dust and mud of the road to Waterloo.