More News from Brigade Games - Austrians/Italians WW1

[Helen]

Hi Folks,

Once again Lon has shown us folks some of the forthcoming WW1 figures designed by Mr Paul Hicks:

Austrian Standtruppe:


Italian Company of Death:



Please enjoy

[twrchtrwyth]

I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo?

[Bako]

Ooo, the Italian ones would be awesome for my lead mountain .

[BigMecha]

very nice!

[Helen]

I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo?

Hi,
That is a 'Malfatti' wire cutting device: the wire was hooked on the end, and pulled sharply backwards, thus severing it. If you look closely there is a bayonet attached as well.

[Hammers]

I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo?

I am pretty sure it is one of these strange trench tools. A 'Malfatti' pike wire cutter, according to my Osprey, with a bayonet attached. Quite medeial, isn't it?

[aircav]

 Love Those Italians

[argsilverson]

Love Those Italians

yes painted would be very nice. hope they arrive in europe, soon!

[Plynkes]

That Italian Osprey is full of craziness. Look at plate G2. There is a duck dressed as Napoleon. Plate C3 has one of those Quar fellows riding a motorcycle.

I think someone spiked the the artist's drink.

[twrchtrwyth]

@Helen and Hammers: Thanks for telling me what it is.

I suppose it would count as an ordinary pair of wire cutters in any rules, and wire cutters are free in CLA!

[the commissar]

Can anyone tell me what Standtruppe are?

Thanks

[Plynkes]

They look like Tyrolean Standschützen, who were volunteer rifle units formed from Alpine rifle associations.

I'm guessing Standtruppen is another way of referring to Standschützen (?).

[Paul Hicks]

Plynkes is correct, the Standschützen were some of the first troops to make conttact with the invading Italians.

Paul

[Helen]

The Tyrolean Standschutzen units was also issued a green/white (green over white) armband and worn on the left arm denoting the wearer was Standschutzen.

For folks who have a futher interest in A-H infantry an inexpensive book that packs loads of information is the Almark Publication on the Austro-Hungarian Infantry 1914-1918 by JS Lucas.

Chow,

Helen

[brigadegames]

They look like Tyrolean Standschützen, who were volunteer rifle units formed from Alpine rifle associations.

I'm guessing Standtruppen is another way of referring to Standschützen (?).

You are correct - sort of. I was at work and didn't have my osprey in front of me for the exact term so I relied on my best judgement. Otherwise everyone would have had to wait another day or so until I remembered to do it