Prussian Landwehr Regiment 1813-1815

The Landwehr included men of all ages and backgrounds, from teenage recruits to older civilians called into service. Equipment was often basic and inconsistent, with practical coats, simple caps and muskets considered sufficient to place thousands of men into the field as quickly as possible.

In Black Powder, Landwehr units bring strong narrative character and visual contrast to Prussian armies. Their less uniform appearance reflects the urgency of Prussia’s wartime mobilisation while adding authenticity to armies based on the campaigns of 1813, Ligny and Waterloo.

The miniatures capture the rugged personality of these citizen soldiers exceptionally well, from hardened farmers to nervous young recruits experiencing battle for the first time.

• 24 plastic Prussian Landwehr militia miniatures
• 2 metal command miniatures included
• Officer figure
• Drummer miniature
• 4-page historical background guide
• 11 full-colour flags included
• Compatible with Black Powder and Napoleonic wargaming

The varied uniforms and militia character make these figures especially rewarding for painters looking to create realistic and visually diverse Prussian formations. They also provide excellent support troops alongside regular Prussian Line Infantry.

Poorly equipped but driven by determination and national pride, the Landwehr became one of the defining symbols of Prussia’s struggle against Napoleon’s empire.