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This set represents a Spanish unit, named "Hussar of Pavia", who served in central Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Set conformed by 7 (seven) mounted figures (six regular soldiers, one of them flagbearer, and one officer), all of them in different action positions.
All figures are made of plastic, with high quality details and were handpainted. The horses and their colors can vary.
Hussars of Pavia was named for a Spanish victory over the French army in 1525, at Pavia, near Milan, Italy. In this battle, Francisco I, King of France, was captured by Spanish Cavalry.
During the Spanish Independent War against Napoleon (1808-1814), the unit fought the Battles of Bailén, Tudela, Velez, Talavera and Ocaña and the actions of Baza, Cuellar, Murviedro and Alacuas.
At present, this regiment is named Regimiento Acorazado de Caballeria Pavia nr 4 (Cavalry armored regiment Pavia #4) garrisoned in Zaragoza (Spain).
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