French Line Lancers

Impressed by their impact, Napoleon ordered the formal creation of lancer regiments within the French cavalry arm. Several units were raised, some dressed in green and others in blue, all distinguished by their long ash-wood lances with colourful pennants and their striking polished metal helmets that made them instantly recognisable on the battlefield.

In Black Powder, French Lancers offer a highly versatile cavalry option. They can engage enemy horsemen, support infantry lines or exploit breakthroughs with speed and precision. Their role in reconnaissance and raiding also made them especially valuable during campaigns in Spain and Russia.

Armed with a combination of lance, curved sabre and, depending on the unit, carbines or pistols, they posed a constant threat to isolated or disrupted enemy formations.

• 12 plastic easy-build French Line Lancers
• 1 metal mounted officer with horse
• 1 metal bugler figure
• Optional metal arm for eagle bearer
• Builds up to 13 mounted models in total
• Compatible with Black Powder Napoleonic gaming

The kit offers flexible assembly options, allowing you to field a full squadron with or without command models. The combination of lances, helmets and dynamic poses makes for a visually striking unit once assembled and painted.

On the tabletop, French Lancers embody the speed, aggression and tactical versatility that defined Napoleonic cavalry at its most effective.