Flag of the Royal Guard Jäger Battalion (1808-1812). Carried on a white stave topped by a gilt spear-shaped finial With the king's monogram. (Flag Source)
Allegiance[]
Part of the Royal Guard of the The Kingdom of Westphalia, a client state of the French Empire.
History[]
- October 1813 – Disbanded after the battle of Leipzig.
Organisation[]
- 1808 – Around 486 men in 1 field battalion with 4 companies men.
- 1809 – Around 841 men in 1 field battalion with 6 companies (The first named as the elite Caribiner Company) of 119 men + 1 Depot Company of 116 men.
- 1812 – Second Battalion added.
Uniforms (Approx.)[]
| Company | 1-6 (Gren) |
|---|---|
| Coat | Dark Green |
| Lapels | Dark Green |
| Facings | Yellow |
| Trim | Yellow |
| Lace | Yellow |
| Epaulettes | Green |
| Hat Cords | Green |
| Hat | Shako (Black) |
| Pompom | Yellow |
Notes[]
- Carried regular infantry muskets
Available sets []
- Airfix 1744 "Waterloo French Infantry" - Paint conversion to Westphalian Jägers.
- Esci 227 "French Line Infantry" - Paint conversion to Westphalian Jägers.