"100 Years War Crossbowmen for Condottiere?" Topic
4 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please use the Complaint button (!) to report problems on the forums.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the Medieval Discussion Message Board
Areas of InterestMedieval
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Featured Ruleset
Featured Showcase ArticleCommand figures for the 1410 Teutonics.
Featured Workbench Articlewodger begins his series on how to paint a 15mm DBA army well, in a reasonable time frame.
Featured Profile ArticlePart II of the Gates of Old Jerusalem.
Featured Movie Review
|
Prince Alberts Revenge | 20 Jul 2017 11:40 a.m. PST |
I have quite a few 15mm figures from Mirliton's Condotta range and am looking to add some figure manufacturer/pose diversity. I also some random packs of crossbowmen from Donnington and Curvus Belli's HYW ranges. Could someone tell me if they think the HYW crossbowmen would be more later period (maybe 1400-150) and thus compatible with the Mirliton Condotta range as far as kit and appearance are concerned (size wise they match up well): Corvus Belli
Donnington
Also, can anyone tell me about these butterfly/heart shaped pavises? Where were they used? Genoese? Mirliton
Thanks for your input! |
Phillius | 20 Jul 2017 3:02 p.m. PST |
The Mirliton figures at the bottom are typical of their late 15th century style. Your HYW figures, I'm guessing are more late 14th early 15th. Possibly militia? Italian states were generally quite wealthy so fashionistas in the milita were probably quite modern too. Although, I wouldn't be too put off by people with older kit. I think your ok with the pavise as I am sure I have seen pictures of Italian crossbows using those. |
Warspite1 | 20 Jul 2017 4:30 p.m. PST |
When it comes to armour and equipment it is going to depend on what they can afford or have been issued with. Some men may be fighting wearing their fathers' or even grandfathers' helmets. Equipment may be handed-down or looted from an old battlefield. I would not raise an eyebrow at one or two older-style helmets or dress in a later unit. Barry |
Druzhina | 20 Jul 2017 10:57 p.m. PST |
The heart-shaped pavis appears in 'Chroniques' by Jean Froissart, copy from Bruges, Belgium, c.1470-1475AD. f.9r Siege of Duras c.f. 48. CROSSBOWMAN, 15th CENTURY, in Armies of the Middle Ages, Volume 1 by Ian Heath Mirror Site: Volume 2, 'Chroniques' by Jean Froissart, copy from Bruges, Belgium, c.1470-1475AD. f.9r Siege of Duras 48. CROSSBOWMAN, 15th CENTURY, in Armies of the Middle Ages, Volume 1 by Ian Heath Druzhina 15th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers |
|