Orinoco Miniatures (British Legion)

[bulldogger2000]

This past summer I picked up a large quantity of unpainted 28mm Orinoco Miniature South American Wars of Independence, British Legion figures at a gaming convention "flea market".  Although I am not into this period, the figures were just too cool to pass up.  They were also exceptionally affordable.  The uniforms are fairly plain, the shakos are bell topped and have covers.

My question for all of you ....  What can I use them for?  I have thought about Danes.  Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[bulldogger2000]

Just to show the figures/uniform style.

[Sterling Moose]

Fishing weights?

[carlos marighela]

Well, part from the obvious, ie using them for their intended purpose, the British Legion and associated troops in Colombia and Venezuela, they would do service for British troops in the First Burma War and indeed some of the early Indian conflicts, post 1815. The British Army used a plain wicker framed shako, covered in oilskin during the First Burma War. You could also probably get away with using them as marines for anti-slavery operations in Africa.

If you haven't read much on Bolivar, his campaigns of Liberation in South America and the British contribution the get yourself a copy of Ben Hughes' Conquer or Die, it's a good read and might just inspire to  fight some very gameable and interesting battles.

[Shipka]

Polish militia