Mid War Spanish Additions (cont. 5) - Infanteria de Marina

This uniform, for 2nd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment, was taken from Plate B1 in the Osprey book Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) 1808-1812. The uniform is described as being for 1810-11.

The 28 figures, 24 in close order plus 4 skirmishers, are by Front Rank. They are straight out of the box and without alteration.

The marine's flag is by Adolfo Ramos. The flag's availability, with its distinctive anchors, is the reason I chose to do this unit. I used the name given to the flag by Mr. Ramos - "Infanteria de Marina" - for the unit's name plate. 

Fudge alert:

The Osprey plate shows a fusilier in knee length white breeches, grey stockings and short black gaiters. This legwear is not available from Front Rank so my men wear white trousers. 

He otherwise wears a blue jacket with green collar and cuffs, without piping (or turnbacks?). My figure has turnbacks so I have kept with the overall scheme and painted these green.

The plate in the Osprey is obviously taken from a written description, rather than a contemporary picture, because the plate information says that "They probably had round hats, brass buttons and a brass anchor collar badge". I have followed this but, for ease of painting, I have omitted the collar badge.

Next up the Grenaderos de la Isla de Canaria.