Grenadier of the Old Guard 1st Rank Kneeling Firing – Napoleonic Toy Soldier (1/30 Scale, Hand-Painted Metal Figurine)
This Grenadier of the Old Guard 1st Rank Kneeling Firing figurine showcases the elite soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Imperial Guard, locked in battle using the powerful Charleville musket. Deployed in the first firing rank, these highly trained French grenadiers knelt to provide a stable firing platform while their comrades stood behind, forming a deadly musket volley formation.
Expertly crafted in 1/30 scale, this hand-painted Napoleonic military miniature captures the distinct Old Guard uniform, featuring the bearskin hat, blue tunic, and white cross belts. The figurine’s kneeling battle stance, coupled with the historically accurate Charleville musket, makes it an essential piece for Napoleonic collectors, military diorama builders, and wargamers recreating the tactics of the French army during battles such as Austerlitz, Borodino, and Waterloo.
Features & Benefits:
- Authentic Old Guard grenadier figurine – Depicting a soldier in the 1st firing rank
- Hand-painted metal miniature – Featuring intricate Imperial Guard uniform and musket
- 1/30 scale collectible – Perfect for Napoleonic toy soldier collections, historical wargaming, and museum-quality displays
- Armed with the legendary Charleville musket – The standard firearm of Napoleon’s infantry
- Historically accurate battle pose – Essential for dioramas depicting Napoleon’s Old Guard on the battlefield
Grenadier of the Old Guard 1st Rank Kneeling Firing - Napleon's figurines Army
Grenadier of the Old Guard 1st Rank Kneeling Firing
One hand-painted lead collectible figurine
1/30 scale, Matte Finish
non-contractual photos
Our models are designed to adult collector only
The Charleville musket, standard-issue for French infantry during the Napoleonic Wars, was a .69 caliber flintlock musket, known for its accuracy, reliability, and durability in battle. The Imperial Guard, Napoleon’s most elite troops, mastered the art of coordinated musket fire, using volley fire formations to break enemy ranks.
The 1st Rank Kneeling Firing formation was a critical tactic in Napoleonic warfare, where grenadiers in the front line knelt to fire, while the second and third ranks shot over their shoulders. This strategy allowed for continuous firepower, maximizing the devastating impact of the Old Guard on the battlefield. At Waterloo, these veteran French soldiers unleashed their final volleys against the advancing British and Prussian forces, cementing their place in military history.
