{"product_id":"na427","title":"NA427 - KGL Dragoon w\/Sabre Down  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNA427 - KGL Dragoon w\/Sabre Down | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKGL Dragoon with Sabre Down brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Age of Napoleon collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is the Napoleonic Wars and the armies that fought them. Napoleonic battlefields depended on disciplined infantry, cavalry, standards and officers directing movement under pressure. Each formation had its own identity and role within the larger army.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKGL Dragoon with Sabre Down gives the scene a clear sense of movement on horseback. Mounted subjects bring a different shape to the composition and create opportunities for pairing with officers, patrols or a larger formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mounted subject immediately introduces motion and a different level within the scene. Cavalry and horsemen can be presented on patrol, at the halt or caught in the urgency of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a Napoleonic firing line, cavalry charge or field headquarters. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the direction of the mount when arranging a group: a line of movement helps a small number of figures suggest a much larger formation. Officers and dismounted troops can reinforce the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Napoleonic infantry, officers, mounted men and standard bearers, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the movement, uniform traditions and command of the period. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419513184538,"sku":"NA427","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NA427.jpg?v=1794305153","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/na427","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}