Guerilla activity - the most gruesome feature of the Peninsular War - was often a spontaneous outburst by peasants armed with knives and agricultural tools; organised raids by local landowners developed into a no-quarter war of immense proportion, involving permanent bands often several hundred strong. Atrocities were perpetrated by both sides as the French answered Spanish butchery by reprisal

Wellington wrote the 'The Spanish people are like gunpowder - the least spark inflames them … there is no violence or outrage they do not commit … the Spaniard is an undisciplined savage who obeys no law ,,, ready with his knife or firelock to commit murder ...'

Very few Guerillas had recognisable 'uniform' though many wore items of uniform or quasi-military dress.*

This figure has a uniform based loosely on that of a British rifles officer but with a tall hat and Iberian-coloured sash to distinguish him.

This 54mm (1/32) figure has been beautifully cast in polyurethane resin and is one of a set of seven historical figures available from Sphere Studio.

Prices start at £15 each, with £25 for two or £30 for three.

*Taken from "Uniforms of the Peninsular War 1807-1814" by Philip Haythornthwaite and Michael Chappell (part of the "Blandford Colour Series")