Surely there can be few more famous regiments of Horse from the English Civil War than Cromwell (later Fairfax's) "Ironsides". From a troop at Edgehill it grew to a double sized regiment and more over time.
From 1642 to 1645 the regiment saw extensive action, including the battles of Grantham, Gainsborough, Winceby, Marston Moor, and 2nd Newbury.
I didn't mirror image this flag due to the effect upon the text.
Love the flag and more super figures
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! I very much like Old Glory's ECW range.
ReplyDeleteThanks. They are quite nice, and the price in the US is unbeatable. I see more infantry being added by the end of the year!
DeleteThanks, Gary! I liked this flag, too!There are actually at least 4 known flags for various troops, but I thought this one the most interesting.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking Roundheads! I always liked the look of their stripped sleeves!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. I may need some more "Stripey sleeves" Roundheads.
DeleteAnother fine regiment of horse, Peter! Super flag!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jon. As you know, the ECW cavalry flags are kind of fun - usually a mix of religious motifs for the Roundheads, allegory, political cartoon, and downright insults!
DeleteA handsome looking bunch mate. When will we see them in action?
ReplyDeleteYou will all shortly get sick of seeing my version of Simon's The (in)famous battle of Soggy Bottom. I have it set out on the table now, just awaiting some additional command stands and other extras. Barry and John are coming over 2 weeks hence for the first running, and then I will be running it at HAVOC in Shrewsbury, MA the following week, and then twice at Historicon in July.
DeleteAfter that, I am very eager to set up my own ECW "campaign" with FK&P. I can already see where the various elements of those rules (Raw, Seasoned, and Veteran units, "Untried" status, Officer characters, added extras like attached shot and/or attached light guns, Clubmen), and maybe even Scottish intervention (Parliament), Irish Musketeers (Montrose), and/or French/Spanish intervention *Royalist") and so on might factor in!
Wow! Lots for we readers to look forward to there!
DeleteYes, hopefully so!
DeleteThey look great, Peter. Like you, I have a soft spot for Old Glory. This may be their best range.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Scott. I would agree, these ECW figures and also the Renaissance ranges are among Old Glory's best. There will likely be some more additions in l;ate 2019/early 2020 when I can buy en mass to maximize the discount!
DeleteLovely colors and banner!
ReplyDeleteMerci, Phil!
DeleteMagnificent work!
ReplyDeleteYou are too generous, Sir, but I am happy with how they came out regardless! :-)
DeleteAs you say, one of the most iconic regiments of the period. I’m looking forward to your AAR of Soggy Bottom. How do you think For King and Parliament would work for Easterm European battles?
ReplyDeleteI suppose I should send Simon an email to ask if he is planning any supplements for that arena.
DeleteSimon does have a TYW, etc set in mind for the long haul. To my mind, TYW is significantly different - Lancers, light infantry and Light Cavalry play roles not really quite handled by FK&P, although modifying it for those wouldn't be too difficult.
DeleteGreat looking Ironsides! I like the retro striped sleeves!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
The stripes fit well with the Roundhead gear!
DeleteI don't know Peter, I 'turn by back' for a month or so and you churn out half a dozen or more beautiful units for the ECW! They all, as with these, look great!
ReplyDeleteI have a game to run in a few weeks, James! :-)
DeleteLooking forward to seeing them in a game in the future.
ReplyDeleteShould be coming up in a week or so!
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