Dismounted Circassians
These went far quicker and better than expected 😀
15 rifle armed Circassians, an moving Hotchkiss LMG team, a Hotchkiss MMG team, a Circassian officer and a French French officer all by Early War Miniatures.
Now I haven`t read anywhere of Circassians having LMGs or MMGs, we can assume LMGs were possibly part of a Squadron TO&E as they were with standard French formations, but I`ve read nothing about heavier support weapons?? Let`s assume if there was a gun available they would be trained to use maybe in one of the motorised columns or in a set defensive position.
1st platoon with French officer and LMG team
2nd platoon with Circassian officer
Simple conversions (arm swaps) creating a bit of variety out of one pose
Left over figures put to use, a cavalry horse holder and Moroccan both of which will join my 7th Moroccan Division group and a sus-officer in Calot side cap
Those look great Richard.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Cheers Pete, I`m quite happy how they came out
DeleteGreat looking figures. Very tempting to purchase just for fun of painting them up. Carl
ReplyDeleteThanks Carl, easy to paint too - something a little different from all khaki :)
DeleteI wondered if these figures would work as Jungalis for the Dunster period in Persia? Richard.
ReplyDeleteWell that led me to half and hour of frantic Googling as I didn`t know who or what the Jungalis (often spelt Jangalis) were - D`oh! For the odd images online I haven`t seen anyone wearing a long coat like these Circassians although the headgear is similar? They (the Jangalis) look a rough and ready bunch!!
DeleteSorry about the incorrect spelling of the Jangalis. In the book, 'The adventures of Dunsterforce ' it showa a photo of Kuchick Kahn in full length coat.
ReplyDeleteRichard, this is NOT a period I`ve ever researched, so with just a brief Googling I may have missed a lot :) I`ve used all sorts of odds`n sods to represent different units and nationalities - if you think these will suit your purpose go for it, I`m sure the figures will paint up fine.
DeleteHe was their leader, so I'm assuming that his forces were similarly attired. Hence my interest in the Circassian dismounts.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Richard Pullin.
Yes, the name came up in my brief rush to find out who they were :) Interesting
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