28mm American Indian Wars, now with Texas Rangers!

[has.been]

I can substitute the Mexican flag for a Spanish one 

What completely change the whole set-up ?  

[gringo]

Splendid set Nick
and quite an idea
regards
Ged
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[Juan]

Very interesting range of figures here; something I was looking for to play with "One Hour Skirmish"...

By the way, I don´t know if you have this piece of information:

https://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/revistas/numero/dragones-de-cuera-salvaje-oeste-espanol-norteamerica/

[gringo]

Juan
many thanks for your kind comments
actually not seen this information
much appreciated
regards
Ged
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[gringo]

some notes on Cuera troopers
 these frontier soldiers were recruited from among the Mestizo population and Hispanicized Native Americans. Most of the officers were Criollos and Mestizo, whereas very few of the enlisted men had this distinction. The soldados de cuera manned the presidios that stretched from Los Adaes, Louisiana, in the East, across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, to the Pacific Coast of Alta California in the West. There was no lack of volunteers for the service. Recruitment took place mainly among the local population, accustomed to the local climate, who were expert horsemen, and expert trackers who knew the country. For the poor general population the service as a soldados de cuera was attractive, with many perks; besides a regular pay, also medical care, the possibility land grants and promotions.[regards
Ged
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[Inkpaduta]

Thanks for the interesting information. Brings the unit more to life.

[gringo]

Inkpaduta...not all my work ..but
years of research had resulted in
a fascination for this corp of men
often bored for ninety pervent
of the time,with the other ten
percent experiencing sheer terror!
as their adverseries lived to fight!
regards
Ged
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[gringo]

Sent to me by a mate..fascinating comment
on the Cuera......

There is documentation from that time where it is established that the judges, in order not to have to pay for the stay of prisoners, sent them to serve as Soldados de Cuera… clearly… a) for this the "volunteer" had to sign that they were doing it for their own decision… b) of course the Judge charged a good bribe (commission) for each of them…

regards
Ged
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[gringo]

Another picture of one of
our 28mm Dismounted Cuera
figures ,this time about to
load his Escopata musket..
a very distinctive weapon
with the curved wooden stock.
and much prized in the heat
and dust of Apacheria.
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

[Tom Dulski]

 He looks great.

[gringo]

thanks Tom
pleased you like him!
regards
Ged
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[gringo]

Brand New Release for our Apache -Comanche Wars ..first tranche Dismounted Comanche Warriors..available Now from our Indian Wars section on our Webstore!! www.gringo40s.com
Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

[Malamute]

Great stuff Ged

[gringo]

thanks Nick!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

[Inkpaduta]

A very good addition not only to the range you are doing but also for Native American figures.
These are great to see and can't wait for the mounted.