NA258    “Lieut. General Stapleton Cotton”

        In 1812 Cotton commanded the Cavalry Division during the Peninsula Campaign.  He was well-known for his “splendid appearance” as a general officer of Hussars.  Our figure shows him pointing out to Wellington some enemy movement.

From the higher echelons of the General Staff we move forward to a brand-new British cavalry regiment…in action – The 2nd. Life Guards.  It’s been too long since our last British Napoleonic cavalry…The Scots Greys (or if you prefer the 2nd. North British Dragoons), so now we’re making amends…