"Capetian Frank Minis" Topic

Should I take it from the fact that I can't find even one line of 28mm Capetian Frank minis that I can just use my Norman models and that'd be appropriate? The medieval French lines all seem to be for later armies (100 Years War, etc.).

By the time the Normans became players on the historical scene, they were already largely "francofied," so I would say yes, these would be fine for portraying the rest of France, barring any local idiocyncracies. Keep in mind that many of the knights and foot troops in William's army were non-Normans , like the Bretons or Flemish that were with his army. Arms and armor would this be very similar.

Damon.

You can also use 'Crusader' ranges for the Capetians.

First Crusade for Philip I, Second for Louis VII, Third/Fourth for Philip II depending on era etc.

First Crusade had more common use of extended mail for the arms and legs. But such armor for "elites" was already in use by 1066. Other than that, there was no visible difference in the armor between the Conquest and the First Crusade. I am of the opinion that the rounded top on the "kite" shields was already starting get flattened or cut off by the First Crusade, but this did not become commonplace until well into the 12th century. Crossbows were becoming much more common by the beginning of the crusades era, eclipsing bows until the advent of the English use of the "longbow" much later….