Here's the first of the new round of BTD HYW knights completed. It is based on the brass in Alborough Church, Aldborough, England. The brass dates from around 1360.
Sir William is credited as being a high court judge at the time. This would be during the reign of Edward III. I'm not sure of his combat record, but he lived during the period of the Scottish Wars and Hundred Years War with France.
In any case, he is a favorite of modern day illustrators - most likely due to his interesting coat of arms. It is similar to the one belonging to the Earl of Warwick. Although the earl's arms have a background of red (gules).
Interestingly there existed two prominent families with the name of Aldeburg (or its variants). Some of their histories may have become confused with the other's. The arms of the other family included a lion rampant.
Very well done. The coat of arms is certainly eye catching and you've captured that nicely.
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Nice work Dean. The coat of arms is superb!
ReplyDeleteExcellent painting Dean! Lovely work on the coat of arms!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Gents! I do like the colors of these arms. Nice to have blues when a lot of arms are predominantly red. Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteTrue, but I do love those red cuisses he's wearing :)
DeleteNice work Dean, very inspiring heraldic work in this & earlier posts.
ReplyDeleteRegards HGA.
Such intricate detailing. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent figure Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the great comments. They are much appreciated! Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteVery nice Dean. The Coat of Arms is excellent.
ReplyDeleteThe cool character turned out, Dean 8)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Gents! Warmest regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteLovely job Dean.
ReplyDeleteNice job Dean :)
ReplyDeleteYour heraldry work is exceptional. I don't think I would have the patience.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gents! Appreciate the visit and nice comments. Regards, Dean
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