Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) - French Chasseurs a Cheval

Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) - French Chasseurs à Cheval brings Napoleon’s versatile and highly mobile light cavalry to your tabletop. Originally formed in 1743, the Chasseurs à Cheval served as the eyes and ears of the French army, excelling in scouting, skirmishing, and raiding. Their ability to engage enemy cavalry, gather intelligence, and disrupt enemy lines made them an essential part of Napoleon’s military machine.

Equipped with carbines, curved sabers, and bayonets—though the latter were often "lost" or repurposed for digging up vegetables—the Chasseurs preferred to fight from horseback but were also trained for dismounted combat when necessary. At their peak, 31 regiments of Chasseurs à Cheval served in the French army, with 15 regiments taking part in the climactic Hundred Days campaign leading to Waterloo.

This kit allows you to build 12 plastic Chasseurs à Cheval with multiple headgear options, plus a metal officer on horseback. Optional parts let you create a trumpeter and an eagle bearer for added customization. Pick up your French Chasseurs à Cheval today at Boarding School Games and bring the speed and precision of Napoleon’s light cavalry to your battles!

Key Features:
- 12 plastic easy-build French light cavalry models
- 1 metal officer and horse for command options
- Includes parts to create a trumpeter and an eagle bearer
- Multiple headgear options, including shako, oilskin-covered shako, and elite company Colpack fur hat
- Models supplied unassembled and unpainted, ready for customization