Chasseur of the Italian Light Infantry - France 1810

🔥 Italian Light Infantry – Speed and Agility on the Battlefield! 🔥

Introducing a figurine of a soldier from the Italian light infantry during the Napoleonic Wars – a unit that served under the French banner and earned fame for its mobility and courage.

Role and Deployment

Italian light infantry was used for reconnaissance, covering main forces, and fighting in difficult terrain. They wore practical, darker-toned uniforms and were armed with rifles and bayonets. This figurine features authentic details of their gear and distinctive unit elements.

Interesting Facts

• Italian units were integrated into the French army after the creation of the Kingdom of Italy (1805) under Napoleon.
• Light infantry regiments (voltigeurs and chasseurs) were trained to French standards but retained some Italian traditions.
• Soldiers mostly came from Lombardy and Veneto, regions with a strong military heritage.
• Italian infantry fought in the Peninsular Campaign, in Austria, and during the Russian campaign of 1812.
• Training emphasized long-range shooting, rapid movement, and skirmishing in dispersed formations – ideal for mountainous terrain.
• Uniforms were inspired by French style but often featured green and blue tones, typical of Italian units.

👉 Order today and add to your collection a figurine that embodies the courage of Italian sharpshooters under Napoleon's banner!