{"product_id":"na535","title":"NA535 - F.L.I. Kneeling Ready  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNA535 - F.L.I. Kneeling Ready | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Age of Napoleon display, F.L.I. Kneeling Ready introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Napoleonic Wars and the armies that fought them, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. 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\u003eFrench line infantry made up an important part of Napoleon’s field armies. The designation F.L.I. Kneeling Ready identifies a particular action or duty, enabling collectors to build a firing line, movement sequence or formation in which different soldiers have recognisable roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject focuses on preparation rather than the moment of impact. Checking, loading and readying equipment were repetitive but crucial parts of military life.\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\u003eSuch a figure works especially well beside one who is already firing or advancing. The different actions create a convincing sequence rather than a row of identical poses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside Napoleonic infantry, officers, mounted men and standard bearers. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\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\u003eIt is equally suitable as a stand-alone subject or as one part of a carefully arranged story from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419522326810,"sku":"NA535","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NA535.jpg?v=1794305162","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/na535","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}