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Engineers of The Guard

Posted by Captain Sibourne on 12 Dec 2018, 00:11

On 10th July 1810, a decree announced the creation of the Engineers of the Imperial Guard: A company of sappers would be part of the Guard under the the Commander of Engineering. This company would provide the Fire Brigade in the imperial palaces.

At its creation, the unit consisted of 139 men: three officers, 15 non-commissioned officers and corporals, two drummers and 104 sappers. Six sappers and 10 drivers were responsible for the service of eight water pumps.While the civil role of the Engineers of the Guard was limited to the fire safety of the imperial palaces, in the field the unit became engineers. In 1812, their numbers were increased to 200 men. At the time of the Russian campaign, the Engineers of the Guard were attached to the division of infantry of the Old Guard.

In 1813, the unit was joined by the company of sappers of the newly created Young Guard, bringing the number to 376 officers, non-commissioned officers and sappers. In 1814, the Engineers of the Guard becomes a battalion with four companies, of which the first only was of Old Guard, for a total number of 615 men.

Dissolved by the First Restoration, the Engineers of the Guard were reorganised by Napoleon in 1815 participating in the campaign of Belgium.

With the exception of a few Hinton Hunt, my Engineers are largely conversions from Zvezda Old Guard, Hat, the Waterloo 1815 dismounted Dragoons and some Franznap. This took quite a bit of work and there are about 250 sappers on parade.

You can see more on my blog at: http://generalpicton.blogspot.com

Hope you like them!

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Posted by marc zijp on 12 Dec 2018, 05:27

Great work! Lovely!
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Posted by C M Dodson on 12 Dec 2018, 08:46

Hello Mr P.

A lot of hard work converting that lot. Well done indeed. They should be on the bridge at Charleroi.

Is that flag correct for 1815?

Well done,

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Posted by Susofrick on 12 Dec 2018, 08:58

Seems indeed like a lot of hard work, but they came out looking very good!
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Posted by Peter on 12 Dec 2018, 09:53

Looks impressive! Great work! :thumbup:
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Posted by Captain Sibourne on 12 Dec 2018, 10:09

Many thanks all! Chris, two theories: General Haxo was so pleased with events at Charleroi that he dug around in his trunk and found the 1810 Colour. This miraculously survived General Eble's attempt to lose it in the waters of the Berezina. Or it may just be that the Zvezda Old Guard Eagle bearer is so equipped. I also particularly enjoyed giving the drum major a 'Kaiser Bill' moustache!
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Posted by Kekso on 12 Dec 2018, 12:01

Impressive amount of converted and painted figures.
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Posted by C M Dodson on 12 Dec 2018, 14:15

Quick thinking Mr S but apparently highly unlikely!

Looking forward to the next batch.

Currently finishing off Highlanders, a nightmare and I thought Nassau were fiddly.

Best wishes,

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Posted by NapoleonicDaily on 12 Dec 2018, 15:28

What a pleasure to see these! I knew absolutely nothing about this unit before your post. So thanks!
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Posted by Bramble15 on 12 Dec 2018, 16:26

well crafted and documented! After looking thru the photos I just could not imagine how many mods and heads swaps required. PATIENCE!!!!!!
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Posted by Captain Sibourne on 14 Dec 2018, 12:14

Thanks Bramble, after all this effort, no doubt Franznap, Hagen or Art Miniaturen will suddenly produce the perfect figure thereby invalidating all my efforts!
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Posted by KenzoSato on 19 Dec 2018, 18:26

Fantastic.
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Posted by KenzoSato on 19 Dec 2018, 18:26

Fantastic.
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Posted by Marvin on 19 Dec 2018, 19:08

A great achievement and a very informative description on a topic I knew virtually nothing about. Congratulations!
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