Goudin-4-C
Consignment
This is a Consignment sale piece we are offering. It comes in bubble wrap and is in good condition.
Paint chipping on ankle.
Unknown Manufacturer, Painted and possibly cast by "Pat Goudin"
Compagnies Franches de la Marine, 1750
Metal hand-painted figure on base. Bought in Quebec City, Canada originally.
The Compagnies franches de la marine; previously known as Troupes de la Marine, later renamed and reorganized as Troupes coloniales and then Troupes de Marine were an ensemble of autonomous infantry units attached to the French Royal Navy (French: marine royale) bound to serve both on land and sea. These troupes constituted the principal military force of France capable of intervening in actions and holding garrisons in outre-mer (overseas) from 1690 to 1761. Independent companies of the navy and colonial regulars, were under the authority of the French Minister of Marine, who was also responsible for the French navy, overseas trade, and French colonies.