Admiral Bruix 1759-1805, Napoleonic Character, Napoleonic Figurine, Collectable Figurine, Foot Soldier Figurine, Napoleonic Generals Reproduced in standard 1 / 30th, 54mm, the figurines are made in a stable alloy of lead and zinc, with a remarkable finish, both in terms of casting, as paint. Hand painted Hachette collection. The son of an army captain, Eustache Bruix did not follow in his father's steps by joining the army, instead opting to join the navy as a garde de la marine in 1778. His first voyage at sea was an eventful one, for he served on the frigate Fox which was shipwrecked in March of 1779 on the coast of Brittany. In 1795 Captain Bruix served at the combat of Groix and he continued to serve as chief of staff of the fleet. In late 1796 Bruix was still serving at Brest as chief of staff and he set sail with the fleet for the expedition to Ireland under Admiral Morard de Galles. Admiral Bruix next went to the isle of Aix to take command of the fleet there. After Napoleon took power in late 1799, Bruix continued to serve at the isle of Aix until he was appointed naval commander at Rochefort in 1801. In 1802 he fell sick but was also named a councilor of state. In late 1796 Bruix was still serving at Brest as chief of staff and he set sail with the fleet for the expedition to Ireland under Admiral Morard de Galles. Despite the expedition's failure, Bruix received a promotion to rear admiral in May of 1797. Admiral Bruix next went to the isle of Aix to take command of the fleet there. After Napoleon took power in late 1799, Bruix continued to serve at the isle of Aix until he was appointed naval commander at Rochefort in 1801. In 1802 he fell sick but was also named a councilor of state. The following year he took command of the French fleet at Boulogne and was named a Commander of the Legion of Honor. Admiral Bruix continued to receive rewards, being named a Grand Officer of the Empire in 1804 and receiving the Grand Eagle of the Legion of Honor in 1805 shortly before his death due to illness. Weight 66gr Copy pastes the link below to watch the video: https://youtu.be/BRXsf1bxmIc