Napoleonic Units: Nassau Battalion

A picture of one of my (currently three) 20 man Nassau battalions - I have just sold a fourth on e-bay. I have had the officer in bicorn off the unit base to try to work out whether this is the Nassau Fusilier Officer or not - it is possible it might be Grand Duchy of Warsaw figure. The grenadier officer, second from left on the front row, is of course an FN 80 French Light Infantry Voltigeur officer - they get everywhere.

Wargames Holiday Centre: Nassau units

The 1st Nassau are (I think) Austrian line infantry, with an Alberken French standard bearer, and I think a French drummer and sergeant.

The 2nd Nassau are Prussioan figures.

Nassau 1810-15

The original catalogue description states:

Tough and very professional soldiers the Nassau Infantry made a colourful spectacle in their green uniforms trimmed in yellow and in Hussar-like fur busbies.

The troops of Nassau fought against Britain in the Peninsular War but were useful allies to the British cause in the Waterloo campaign where they played a vital role.

Nations allied against Napoleon - Germans and Dutch Belgians

The original catalogue description states:

The following small nations played an inportant role in the war against France giving valuable support to the British Army.

Unfortunately, due to some unflattering remarks by contemporary writers, a wholly false picture of the fighting abilities of these troops has been built up. However, a study of the facts proves the high quality of these men.

NN 17 Nassau Fusilier marching

NN 16 Fusilier Officer marching

Thanks to Mark D for this picture. I wish my Oxfam shop was like his.

NN 14 Nassau Fusilier charging

NN 3 Nassau Grenadier Officer charging

NN 2 Nassau Grenadier charging

NN 1 Nassau Grenadier firing