A stalwart unit of Archers to join my growing Wars of the Roses troops.
They wear the red and black livery of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland.
The contrasting colors are pretty striking, I think. Of course, that was the idea; a ready way to (hopefully) tell freind from foe on the battlefield!
As usual for Old Glory, some very dynamic poses within the unit.
Aside from the leaders and a few helmets. not much armor to be seen!
Despite that, it seems the Archers formed the "Reserve" for their battle lines once the shooting phase of a WotR battle was over, and thus were usually equipped with a decent sword for hand to hand combat, although that might be less so for hastily raised levies... such as these!
I can hear the arrows in flight! Nice work, Peter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe. I was happy with how they came out.
DeleteNice work on these
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteAnother great looking unit,the black and red in a varied pattern works really well!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. I think it's very effectve as well.
DeleteA great unit Peter, I am enjoying watching this Wars of the Roses army develop.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Oli. Many more to come!
DeleteVery nicely done Peter. The idea of shooting off a few arrows and then retiring to the rear to sits in reserve sounds more appealing than other forms of combat.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence; better to be the shooter than the target!
DeleteGreat looking archers, Peter. Love the characterful faces on them. The livery is striking too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. The faces are better than the usual Old Glory, I agree,
DeleteThose half and half uniforms are always fun and eye catching
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gary. I agree, and they sort of place the dress as being 15th century as well.
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