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King & Country
Not yet released - expected in late September.
All rank and file of the 95th carried the unique ‘Sword / Bayonet’ which could be attached to the end of the Baker rifle.
The Peninsular War was a mighty struggle (1808-1814) was fought across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Spain and Britain fighting against the invading and occupying forces of Napoleon’s Empire.
The focus of this new collection are soldiers of the 95th Rifles, at that time a relatively new regiment of the British Army. As one senior officer noted, “All officers and men of this new corps wore dark green uniforms with their belts and trim in black. They were also expert marksmen and skilled in fieldcraft and rapid movement on the battlefield!”
Another major difference was the rifle the 95thcarried… The Baker Rifle.This weapon had groves inside the barrel which spun the bullet when fired which was much more accurate and… deadly.