Sunday, September 13, 2015

Sir Miles Stapleton

Here is another Black Tree Design HYW foot knight - this time painted up as Sir Miles Stapleton of Bedale. He was a founding member of the Order of the Garter. He was present at the Seige of Tournai in 1340, following the Battle of Sluys. He fought in the War of Breton Succession and was gravely wounded at the Battle of Auray in 1364.
Sir Miles' armor is of the interesting type with studs on his brigandine as well as his cuisses. His lower leg armor being splinted and studded. His arms are argent, a lion rampant sable.
Sir Miles died in December 1364 succumbing to wounds suffered at the Battle of Auray.

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    1. Thanks, JP. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. Damn fine painting Dean! Love the shield!

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    1. Thanks again, Ray. The stylized lion is interesting - sort of dog like. Warm regards, Dean

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  3. Thank you kindly. I have one more in this later type plate armor, and three in the earlier style with short surcoats.

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  4. Thank you very much, Michael. Appreciate your visits and kind words. Regards, Dean

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  5. Fantastic job Dean, especially that shield!

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  6. Stunning!

    Say, BTD has made a call for photos of their painted figures.
    You ought to contact them and offer up some of BTD beauties.

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    1. Thanks, Jonathan. An appreciate the BTD info too. Warm regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much! It's a figure I've always wanted to paint - with all the cool studded and splinted armor and all :) Best, ean

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