Since their formation in 1836, Bersaglieri are immediately recognizable by the black cock feathers on the helmet, still in use today.
The reason for the feather’s presence (to be kept lateral and with the hat oblique on the head) was to cover from sun the eye of the soldier aiming to the target.
Another unique feature is that they run also in parade, and on such occasions, they are always preceded by the “fanfara” (musical band), obviously running too! I think these musicians are the healthiest of the category
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The diorama will cover the battle of S. Martino in 1859, where Piedmont army fought against about half of the Austro-Hungarian Army, while the other half was fighting against the French army in Solferino.
Here is a bersagliere reenactor of the S. Martino battle
The diorama will use figures by 42nd Black Watch (i.e. Massimo Costa), bersaglieri and few Austrian casualties.
A slice of house will be part of the scene. I used two pieces from Italeri and a home-made roof (rigid paper strips added one upon the other)
Then the work to adapt the cork base
Then the work to adapt the cork base
Now let’s start with the figures, stay tuned !!
Enrico
