{"product_id":"austrian-german-line-infantry-battalion-1806-1815-shako-period","title":"Austrian German Line Infantry battalion (1806-1815 Shako Period)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis battalion represents Austrian German infantry following the 1806 uniform reforms that introduced the shako and simplified flag traditions. The German designation for these line battalions of the K.K. Armee reflected their recruiting grounds within the historic territories of the Reich - Austria, Bohemia, and Moravia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the catastrophes of 1805, Archduke Charles reformed the Austrian Army. Along with other things, Charles ordered the replacement of the helmet, introduced by the József Alvinczi Hofkommission in 1798, with a cheaper to produce and more comfortable to wear double peaked shako. These white-coated battalions fought at Aspern-Essling and Wagram in 1809, then returned to challenge Napoleon during the 1813-1814 campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1806 regulations reduced battalions to carrying a single standard, simplifying the earlier dual-flag system. The mounted officer in a cocked hat represents the Oberst or Oberstleutnant commanding the first or second battalion. Request AB-KK44 (Mounted officer, shako) to represent third battalion commanders (Majors). These battalions proved more effective than their predecessors, learning from past tactical mistakes, and commanded by professional, veteran officers, they contributed to Austria's eventual victory in 1814.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAB-KK08 German fusilier, shako, marching, shoulder arms x 25 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK09 German fusilier, shako, advancing, porte arms x 3 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK09a German fusilier, shako, firing and loading x 3 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK10 German fusilier officer, shako, advancing x 1 figure\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK10a German fusilier officer, shako, standing x 1 figure\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK11 German fusilier drummer, shako x 2 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK12 German fusilier standard bearer, shako x 1 figure\u003cbr\u003eAB-KK42 x Mounted officer, cocked hat 1 figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Request AB-KK44 (Mounted officer, shako) to represent third battalion commanders (Majors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 38 figures: 37 foot + 1 mounted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AB-KKs02","offers":[{"title":"Austrian German Line Infantry battalion (1806-1815 Shako Period)","offer_id":62642653364595,"sku":"AB-KKs02","price":47.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8765\/0163\/files\/2496.jpg?v=1773811987","url":"https:\/\/abfigures.com\/products\/austrian-german-line-infantry-battalion-1806-1815-shako-period","provider":"AB Figures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}