Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Guy, Lord Bryan, KG and Sir Thomas Norwich



Sir Guy, Lord Bryan, campaigned in Scotland as a young man with Edward III. He was the king’s standard bearer at both Crecy and Calais. He was not present at Poitiers as he was fighting in Scotland at the same time – part of the force that retook Berwick in 1356. He was later an admiral, and in 1371 fought a naval engagement against the Flemish. In his later years he served under Richard II and campaigned in Ireland. He died 1390, a Knight of the Garter, among other honors
The arms of Sir Guy are: Or (gold/yellow) three piles azure (blue). The "piles" motif has been described as either spear or arrow heads. The arms of Sir Thomas are based on the ones attributed to  John, Lord of Norwich.

According to Froissart’s account of the Battle of Crecy, it was Sir Thomas Norwich who reported the predicament the Prince of Wales was in to his father Edward III. To which Edward III is supposed to have replied to let his son win his spurs that day.
As I couldn’t find the coat of arms for Sir Thomas himself, I’ve used the ones credited to John, Lord of Norwich - also present at Crecy. A 19th C. illustration of the scene shows Sir Thomas with the colors of the field reversed.
King Edward III refuses succour to his son at the Battle of Crecy
Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
These two complete the 12 BTD foot knights for two units of MAA in an English HYW retinue.
Unit photos will follow.

23 comments:

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    1. Thanks, Ray! Appreciate the kind words. Best, Dean

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  2. This is a great army your putting together Dean, loads of fun to follow.

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    1. Thanks, Paul. It's been really nice revisiting this period with the interesting history and characters. Best, Dean

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  3. Fantastic brush skills Dean! Looking forward to the unit photos!

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    1. Thanks, Rodger - should be able to post them tonight. Dean

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  4. Great looking figures, lovely depiction of the lion rampant.

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    1. Thanks, Matt! I am pleased with the way the lion came out on the shield. Regards, Dean

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  5. Simply lovely highlighting and crisp painting on those heraldic details.
    How many points are you building for a side - 24?

    Cheers,
    søren

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    1. Thank you, Soren. Yes - 24pts - I have one already using my old WAB Early-HRE army. So have lots of options with missile troops and serjeants. However, I do want to include a unit of mounted yeomen with bows - historically accurate or not ;) Warm regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks, Simon! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Best, Dean

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  7. Fantastic work! The shield and tunic heraldry are outstanding.

    Great job!

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    1. Thanks, Jonathan. It's nice to have the foot MAA completed. Best, Dean

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  8. You've done those tunics so well, I can almost feel the sheen of the fabric in my hands. And of course, your shields are second to none.

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    1. Thank you, Anne! Appreciate the nice comments. Dean

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  9. Very nice again Dean! Your retinue is shaping up great.

    Christopher

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  10. Lovely stuff minis again! I'd never dare to paint such delicate motives freehandish but your lion looks amazing.

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