Historical Context

This battalion represents Hungarian infantry following the 1806 reforms that introduced shakos while maintaining distinctive Hungarian uniform details. These regiments retained their colorful appearance and Magyar traditions even as the army modernized. 

Hungarian battalions proved their worth at Aspern-Essling, where their stubborn defense contributed to Napoleon's first major battlefield defeat. At Wagram and throughout the 1813-1814 campaigns, Hungarian infantry demonstrated the reliability that made them valued components of Habsburg armies. The simplified single-standard system introduced in 1806 reduced ceremonial complexity while maintaining regimental pride. 

AB-KK18 Hungarian fusilier, shako, marching, shoulder arms x 26 figures
AB-KK18A Hungarian fusilier, shako, advancing x 3 figures
AB-KK18B Hungarian fusilier, shako, firing and loading x 3 figures
AB-KK19 Hungarian fusilier officer, shako x 1 figure
AB-KK20 Hungarian fusilier drummer, shako x 2 figures
AB-KK21 Hungarian fusilier standard bearer, shako x 1 figure
AB-KK42a Hungarian/Grenzer Mounted Officer x 1 figure

Note: Request AB-KK44 (Mounted officer, shako) to represent third battalion commanders (Majors)

Contains 37 figures: 36 foot + 1 mounted