Sunday, June 19, 2022

Wars of the Roses: Retinue Billmen of Lord Berners

 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

12 comments:

  1. Wow - now those are BRIGHT - kind of late Medieval hi viz - maybe it's a health and safety requirement on the battlefield??!

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    1. Maybe should have gone with the "straw" for the yellow. I figured the heavy "magic wash" would tone it down somewhat!

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    2. Bright indeed! I might have opted for "straw" too since that tone is one of my favorites and I use it a lot.

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    3. These shots were also taken on a very bright day with the sun overhead!

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  2. I'm sure they will prove their worth on the table!

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    1. They will get their chance 5 times in July! >:-)

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  3. Great looking ( and difficult to miss!) Billmen, I'm sure they will do you proud in July!
    Best Iain

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  4. Conveyor belt continues.....another good looking unit

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  5. Thoroughly enjoying this grand tour through War of the Roses livery Peter.

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  6. Thanks, Lawrence. There are a lot of different colors and combinations for sure!

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