On June 14th, 1800, Napoleon, recently appointed first consul, clashed in Marengo against the 31.000 strong military of this Austrian general Baron Melas. The French victory had been obtained thanks to the sacrifice of basic Desaix and significantly affected the political situation of Napoleonic European countries.The Austrian Infantry within kit is shown because of the typical, quick leather limit, utilizing the metal front plate bearing the imperial eagle. Some soldiers are represented using the 1798 helmet, bearing Francis II's initials, as it was customary for Frei-Corps or Jager light infantry battalions.
