Friday 8 November 2013

NYW French Infantry regt Piedmont


Another of Richard's great looking regiments. The French regt Piedmont.

Since 1494, there were units designated as bandes d'au delà des monts (bands from beyond the mountains) at the service of the King of France. They were charged with the conquest and permanent occupation of Piémont and other countries beyond the Alps.
In 1552, when Henri II intervened against the Emperor, 20 black ensigns of the Bandes de Piémont were with his army.
In 1558, these Bandes noires de Piémont were organized into a regular regiment by King Henri II.
On May 27 1569, the regiment received an official status.
The fact that Navarre Infanterie, Champagne Infanterie and Piémont Infanterie were all created during the same year gave rise to endless argumentations about their respective ranking. In 1666, Louis XIV had to edict a regulation stating that each regiment would alternate for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th ranks on a yearly basis.

Piémont Infanterie was among the six French regiments known as Vieux Corps.





28 comments:

  1. Over seventy-five years to become official. Now that's patience.
    They look good, Ray!

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  2. Sweet!
    That's 1 big collection you have now!

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  3. Nice brushwork and interesting regiment bio. Thanks for sharing both!

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  4. Never, ever, ever, ever give up! Wait. :-)
    Another great addition Sir! Terrific work.

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  5. Another great regiment and history lesson!

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  6. Nice going there, El Brusho! I do like the colors of this unit alot.

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  7. Another nice-looking unit, Ray. Even though the donkey is still missing.
    :-)

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  8. A great addition to your collection Ray. Why Richard let these go is bewildering but at least they're still amongst the Rejects so he can arrange visits!

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  9. "Bands from beyond the mountains" That sounds like a nice title to give a unit. Always a pleasure to see your work and I hope you have a great time at Blog-Con. I'll trust you to look after Fran he's a sensitive soul and does need someone to look after him.

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  10. Can't understand why he let them go, but lucky for you you picked them up. Very nice!

    Christopher

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  11. "Vive le Piedmont"! Great paintwork Ray...

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  12. Nice looking unit, Ray! I am wondering though, did ya run outta red paint? ;)
    Will there be Spanish and Portugese troops in the future?

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  13. They look great, the yellow facings contrast well with the grey coats. Best, Dean

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  14. Nice looking unit. Lokks like you have a great army by now.

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  15. Great looking fellows, Ray. I think I can hear them bickering over who's turn it is. ;-)

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  16. Are you doing the Nine Years War on a one to one basis !? :-)

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  17. Another nice unit Ray - you must have a pretty big collection now

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  18. Oi! Hands of my Principality you foul minion of Louis you! Send those lads my way and the real regiment Piedmont will be having words with them!

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  19. Fantastic piece of history, and a very nice unit!

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