Infantry of the Sun King by Warlord Games

Black Powder: Marlborough's Wars - Infantry of the Sun King

An army is also a symbol of its king, his prestige, and his majesty, so it is only right and proper that King Louis's own army would be the most powerful in Europe, representing him as the most powerful king. His men will surrender the Spanish throne to him, no matter how many "pathetic" countries band together to stop him.

In this set, you'll find all the necessary parts to recreate many of the units that fought in support of Louis XIV's claim. Each box is designed to allow you to create a 24-man battalion consisting of 20 ranks and files, two standard bearers, a drummer, and an officer. The variety of heads allows you to recreate any nationality, personalize your army, and make each unit unique. The drummer has a mitered head or a tricorn hat, depending on the nationality of your created regiment, while the officer can wear a sash to the side or in front. He also has the choice between a sword and a pistol to lead his men against the Holy Roman Empire and its treacherous allies.

In the appendix you will also find a selection of colors worn by the forests of King Ludwig and his allies. This includes two French regimental colors, one Bavarian regimental color, and one color of the "Wild Geese," Irish regiments in French service. The colors of the French Guards are also included.

Also included are headgear options, pouches, and belly bands, allowing you to create a separate company of grenadiers to replace the line infantry. Grenadier headgear often varied between nationalities and sometimes even between regiments, but those included here represent the most commonly used.

Includes:
- 24 plastic Allied infantry:
- 20 Musketeers (possibility to build four Grenadiers).
- 4 command figures: officer, drummer and two ensigns.
- 4-page background and assembly instructions with eight full-color flags.

The models are delivered unpainted and must be assembled.