Post by Chris D on Jan 5, 2021 14:07:11 GMT
Baxter’s Fire Zouaves
Formed in August 1861 by Colonel Edward D Baker, a powerful Congressman and friend of Abraham Lincoln, they originally formed part of four regiments representing California.
It was a large unit comprising fifteen companies rather than the usual ten.
However, after the Battle of Balls Bluff where Baker was killed, the unit returned to the umbrella of Pennsylvania serving in the second Brigade, second Division Second Corps under the command of Colonel DeWitt, Clinton Baxter.
I have used mainly the Hat Zouave offering with some Italieri troops and a few Kennington ones as well.
Head swaps to Kepis and a much chopped Baxter from the Hat Civil War command, a French WW1 officer’s face for him along with an Italieri Kepi complete the unit.
Troiani states that the units trousers were standard Kersey wear but I have ad libbed a bit by using the Zouave trousers of the production figures.
I do not feel it detracts from the look of the unit. Colonel DeWitt seems happy!
Lots to do.
Best wishes,
Chris
Formed in August 1861 by Colonel Edward D Baker, a powerful Congressman and friend of Abraham Lincoln, they originally formed part of four regiments representing California.
It was a large unit comprising fifteen companies rather than the usual ten.
However, after the Battle of Balls Bluff where Baker was killed, the unit returned to the umbrella of Pennsylvania serving in the second Brigade, second Division Second Corps under the command of Colonel DeWitt, Clinton Baxter.
I have used mainly the Hat Zouave offering with some Italieri troops and a few Kennington ones as well.
Head swaps to Kepis and a much chopped Baxter from the Hat Civil War command, a French WW1 officer’s face for him along with an Italieri Kepi complete the unit.
Troiani states that the units trousers were standard Kersey wear but I have ad libbed a bit by using the Zouave trousers of the production figures.
I do not feel it detracts from the look of the unit. Colonel DeWitt seems happy!
Lots to do.
Best wishes,
Chris
