Yet another unit of Retinue Billmen is added to the growing ranks of troops for the Wars of the Roses!
These men are in the service of Sir John Bouchier of West Horsley, 1st Baron Berners
They wear his livery, Or and Vert. In this case the colors are derived from the Berners coat of arms, which includes quarterly Or and Vert. 
They fought for the Lancastrian cause at First St Albans and Blore Heath.
Later in the wars of the Roses, Lord Berners supported the Yorkist cause, fighting at Northampton, Second St Albans, and Towton
Wow - now those are BRIGHT - kind of late Medieval hi viz - maybe it's a health and safety requirement on the battlefield??!
ReplyDeleteMaybe should have gone with the "straw" for the yellow. I figured the heavy "magic wash" would tone it down somewhat!
DeleteBright indeed! I might have opted for "straw" too since that tone is one of my favorites and I use it a lot.
DeleteThese shots were also taken on a very bright day with the sun overhead!
DeleteI'm sure they will prove their worth on the table!
ReplyDeleteThey will get their chance 5 times in July! >:-)
DeleteGreat looking ( and difficult to miss!) Billmen, I'm sure they will do you proud in July!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
LOL, thanks, Iain!
DeleteConveyor belt continues.....another good looking unit
ReplyDeleteGetting towards the end...
DeleteThoroughly enjoying this grand tour through War of the Roses livery Peter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence. There are a lot of different colors and combinations for sure!
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