The Italeri 1/72 Napoleonic Wars Austrian Infantry model kit gives modellers a clear view of the uniforms and equipment used by Austrian troops in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The kit recreates characteristic items such as the short leather caps with brass front plates bearing the imperial eagle, and captures the era style in compact 1/72 scale.
This set acknowledges key moments like the Battle of Marengo on June 14th, 1800, where Napoleon's troops engaged the Austrian army under General Baron Melas. That engagement helped change the European political map. The figures also reflect period headgear, including the 1798 helmets marked with Francis II's initials that were common in Frei-Corps and Jager light infantry units.
Hobbyists and collectors will notice careful sculpting and historically minded details that make painting and basing rewarding. The figures present a satisfying modelling challenge and work well in dioramas or as standalone historical displays.
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