A Wargamer in Madrid

I happened to be Madrid the week they have the changing of guard. Unfortunately, it was a rainy winter day and the troops were in their winter dress and overcoats. Still, here are the pictures:

Cavalry sergeant - a badass-looking fellow.

Guard Cuirassier in winter dress, guarding the entrance to the Palacio Real.

Guard lancers during rehearsal.

Guard lancer standard bearer in full dress.

Infantryman.

Close-up view of the cuirassier helmet.

Trumpeters of the Honour Party.

The sergeant again.

Artillery limber. Beautiful draft horses.

Artillery in the foreground, cavalry in the background, against the Almudendra Cathedral.