Hello all,

It looks like my Napoleonic collection may finally include some Frenchies.  I'm aiming for 1809-1813, and are deciding on how to model them.  I can see the difference between the 1806-1812 and 1812-1815 infantry, but what I can't much of a difference is in the NFR22/23 Line and "Elite" infantry (and the same for their greatcoat variants).  Can someone who has these figures provide more detail on the minutiae of these miniscule men?

One difference I know of is the sheathed sabers for the elites. You can see them in the rear pictures, more clearly on the greatcoat miniatures. I don't own these particular miniatures so someone else will have to confirm if that's the extent of it.

There are differences - subtle, but there.  The elites wear the sabrebriquet (combined sword and bayonet holder) on the left side, and this is carried on a baldric.  They also have epaulettes.  The familiar distinction of a large plume was lost as the wars went on and later elites used pom poms like the line.

All good to know.  I think I'll reserve elite infantry for young/middle guard, if I ever get around to them (and who am I kidding, that's a matter of when, not if!).

The elites also have crossbelts. Line infantry have one belt and a water bottle lanyard. 

I use them for close order voltigeurs and grenadiers / carabiniers for line and lights.

hi, what is the difference between the 1806 infantry and the 1812 infantry? 

The later uniform is much simpler.  Short tail jacket, no shako cords, no plumes and loose trousers.   A different and more practical uniform, but with less elegance.