Thursday, 8 July 2021

GNW Swedish "Pommerska" Cavalry Regiment - First Two Squadrons

Pommerska translates to Pomeranian I believe, so thus, this regiment in Swedish service was presumably recruited from areas of Germany that were at the time, part of Sweden's Baltic "Empire". Such esoteric considerations were not part of my decision making process when picking this unit as one of the five cavalry regiments to paint for my Swedish force - it was, of course, the red turn backs and cuffs!

I had meant to do a couple of other things to this unit, such as attempt the main design from their flag on the red banner on the trumpeters instrument, and also do something on the blue holster covers - probably the Carolean double C arms....but I forgot and they have taken so long to proceed across the painting desk that when I remembered, after basing them, I decided to just leave them as you see them - I think they look fine the way they are!

Once again, the command figures are spread over two bases and the six figures are positioned in such a way as the two squadrons combined form a V shaped wedge.









The Pommerska Cavalry regiment was established in 1688 with Nils Bielke's cavalry regiment as a base (Established in 1685). Participated in the Holstein campaign in 1700. The regiment was a part of the Swedish main army in Poland between 1702-05. Four companies participated in General Stenbock's campaign in 1712. Surrendered in Tönningen 1713. The remaining companies surrendered at the fall of Stralsunds in 1715. About 30 of the soldiers in the regiment managed to escape and cross the Baltic Sea to Sweden. In 1716 they were inserted into the German Dragoon Regiment.

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39 comments:

  1. Matt Crump8 July 2021 at 22:44

    Another nice unit Keith the army is coming on 👍

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    1. rross8 July 2021 at 22:59

      Cheers Matt - now its the cavalry, progress has slowed to a crawl!

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  2. Michal DwarfCrypt8 July 2021 at 23:03

    Beautiful looking unit sir!

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    1. rross8 July 2021 at 23:27

      Cheers Michal...it's been slow going but I think they look quite nice!

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  3. Jonathan Freitag8 July 2021 at 23:29

    Your steady progress continues. What is your timetable for getting this collection into battle?

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    1. rross8 July 2021 at 23:41

      Thanks Jon.....goodness knows on an eta for a game ...I a reliant on others to paint enough enemy troops to keep the Swedes entertained!

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  4. Dmitry Svidlo8 July 2021 at 23:44

    Excellent looking cavalry! I like the V shaped wedge it brings dynamic to bases and match infantry bases with are quite dynamic too.

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    1. Norm9 July 2021 at 00:51

      Agree - a very compelling pair of bases.

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    2. rross9 July 2021 at 06:02

      Thanks Dmitry...the V shape was apparently a Swedish cavalry "thing" and suggested by my mate Nick

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    3. rross9 July 2021 at 06:03

      Thanks for your comments too Norm!

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  5. KEV. Robertson.9 July 2021 at 00:57

    Nice work there Kieth- your certainly getting along with your Swedish Project. I must admit that painting Cavalry was always left to last after the Infantry, Artillery and Generals. I asked a chap once how he went about painting his Cavalry? Reply: "I get the biggest brush I can find"...helpful information *#!!!. Best Wishes. KEV.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:04

      Thanks Kev...it's odd how many people have an aversion to painting horses isn't it? Hope all is ok with you over there in NSW

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    2. Jonathan Freitag9 July 2021 at 06:42

      It's not the horses, themselves, but all of the damn tack that is the issue...For me, anyway.

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    3. rross9 July 2021 at 16:51

      Yes I know Jon and there is very little logic to it all as it's no more hassle than painting straps and cross belts on infantry really.....but I still hate it!

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  6. Amtmann B.9 July 2021 at 01:19

    I just found your blog. Your troops are looking excellent. I will have to read through all your postings. Cheers.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:06

      Thanks for visiting and commenting...I have seen you on several blogs I look at regularly so welcome to mine!

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  7. Ed M9 July 2021 at 01:38

    Blue with red facings...who could resist? They look quite complete (and impressive). On more than one occasion I have found myself realizing that I had left off some detail from a unit--only to realize that I would be the only person who would even realize it was "missing" (and mainly because of my intent as opposed to the visual impression of the unit). Still, half of why we do this seems to be to satisfy ourselves, so there's that.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:09

      Thanks Ed, I totally agree! Once they are painted and on the table, it's very unlikely anyone will notice if you have painted lips and ear rows etc on them! It's also n unfortunatel truth that better painting doesn't produce any prat practical advantage in battle!

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  8. DeanM9 July 2021 at 01:43

    Great looking regiment, Keith. As mentioned by Ed - the uniform colors are superb.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:10

      Thanks Dean....I really should do a large proportion of them in the standard all blue get up....but where is the fun in that?!

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  9. Steve J.9 July 2021 at 03:06

    They look just wonderful Keith! Red really adds to the look of the unit:)

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:11

      Thanks Steve. Yes it's a great colour combination !

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  10. Old Nick9 July 2021 at 03:43

    Another great looking regiment. The color combination on all your regiments are beautiful.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 06:13

      Thank you Mark...blue coats faced red is pretty much the standard American Continental uniform in thr latter part of the AWI, ain't it? A very nice looking uniform for sure.

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  11. Ray Rousell9 July 2021 at 06:14

    Crackin looking unit of Cavalry!

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 16:47

      Thanks Ray, next six are halfway there!

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  12. Aly Morrison9 July 2021 at 08:17

    Smashing stuff Keith…
    It is indeed an excellent colour combination.

    You are certainly not the only one who finds painting cavalry tedious …

    All the best. Aly

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 16:48

      Cheers Aly, it seems to be a common reaction!

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  13. Lawrence H9 July 2021 at 15:38

    Very smart Keith, and the colour combination really stands out.

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    1. rross9 July 2021 at 16:49

      Thank you Lawrence, I do like the red and blue combination!

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  14. Neil Scott9 July 2021 at 18:04

    Another superb addition

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  15. Phil9 July 2021 at 18:18

    Splendid uniform and brilliant painting Keith, truly superb!

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  16. Stew10 July 2021 at 07:18

    Yes indeed, they look fine the way they are. Better than fine. 😀

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    1. rross10 July 2021 at 12:55

      Thanks Stew - they are acceptable to my eye and thats all that counts really!

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  17. caveadsum147112 July 2021 at 19:54

    Splendid colour combination, they look great!
    Best Iain

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    1. rross13 July 2021 at 21:51

      Thanks Iain ...the second six are nearing completion at long last!

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  18. John13 July 2021 at 23:08

    Great looking figures and beautiful brushwork!

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