French

Blood & Plunder Pikemen

The hardy Frenchmen of Canada are among the toughest militiamen to be found on the American continent. Though not quite as well-traveled as the Coureur de Bois, they are still rugged woodsmen who have adapted well to their new home.

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Jean-David Nau(Francois l’Olonnais) was a famous French Flibustier who was known both for his naval actions in the Caribbean and for his cruelty. His nickname was Francois l’Olonnais, but also “Flail of the Spaniards” which...

These well armed civilians and Boucaniers learned much from the success of the French Buccaneers. They were the primary defense forces of the French Caribbean.   Four 28 mm unpainted lead free pewter miniatures

The Boucaniers were the predecessors of both French Flibustiers and English Freebooters. Known for their deadly accuracy, these hunters of mainly French origin originated from the western end of Hispaniola and lived a rough backwoods life. It...

Perhaps the greatest swashbuckler of his age, Laurens de Graff was the sort of figure who inspired legends and whose exploits were as fantastic as any you might find in a Hollywood script. Handsome, daring, and usually accompanied by minstrels, this...

Sailor upgrades with blunderbusses and grenadoes.4 pewter miniatures (28mm scale)

1 28mm unpainted lead free pewter miniature

Many soldiers, especially in early years, in the American and West Indian colonies are often mercenaries hired to protect the interest of trade companies. Others, such as those of the Portuguese Tercios are sent by their sovereign to protect their...

Many sailing crews are made up of diverse groups of people. Sailors from every coastal corner of Europe can be found aboard everything from merchantmen, to naval warships.

Many colonies established early in the century brought over men armed with pikes. These are primarily to defend against attack from other European forces who could employ cavalry against them.