Description

The French Lancer minifigure represents the quintessential image of Napoleonic cavalry, a force that carried the emperor’s ambitions across Europe. The lancer regiments were first introduced into the French army after Napoleon observed their effectiveness in Polish service. Armed with long lances, light sabres, and pistols, French lancers combined the agility of light cavalry with the striking power of shock troops. Their hallmark manoeuvre was the devastating massed charge, which could scatter infantry columns and sweep enemy cavalry from the field.

One of their most celebrated moments came during the Peninsular War, when French lancers repeatedly disrupted British supply lines and harried Wellington’s forces with lightning raids. At the Battle of Albuera in 1811, French lancers executed a surprise flank charge against unprepared Spanish infantry, inflicting staggering losses in mere minutes. This brutal display cemented the lancer’s reputation as one of the most dangerous cavalry types in Europe. Deployed extensively during the 1812 invasion of Russia, lancers scouted ahead of the main army, ambushing Cossack patrols and protecting vulnerable French columns from harassment. At Borodino, they fought in support of cuirassiers and dragoons, creating a combined-arms spectacle of cavalry dominance.

Even at Waterloo, French lancers distinguished themselves with repeated assaults against Allied squares. Although the formations held, the psychological impact of wave after wave of gleaming lances charging forward has become one of the most iconic images of the Napoleonic Wars. This minifigure captures that spirit with a detailed representation of the uniform, complete with lance and pennon, perfectly suited to re-enact the sweeping manoeuvres of Napoleonic campaigns. It is not just a figure, but a reminder of the speed, shock, and style that defined French cavalry.

Includes:

• 1 French Lancer minifigure disassembled
• 1 replica spear and flag colours

Pcs: 14

Age rating: 14+