We are pleased to announce the release of….
The English Army 1415-1429
Agincourt to Orleans
28mm Hard plastic figures
Figures designed by Alan Perry
The figures in this box represent the English Army at the height of the Hundred Years War, when the English bowmen dominated the field of battle in France. Specifically, the figures cover the period from the Battle of Agincourt (in 1415, when they were led by Henry V) to the Siege of Orleans (1429, when the French were led by Joan of Arc), which became the turning point of the war. All the Men-at-Arms are represented in the full plate harness, which was now the norm for gentry, as with the metal range, they cover the first flowering of real full plate armor. This being mostly rounded and 'globular'. Although, they are describing these as English, they could be used as French, too. The only differences being the English tending to fight in 'white' uncovered armor a little more than the French. With armor styles, the box covers the main types used during these 14 years. Things changed quite fast, especially with the basinets at this time. More plates were being added to the basic basinet with aventail, until the aventail disappeared altogether, and you had the full great basinet. The houndskull visors also became globular during this period.
Shields for Men-at-Arms had more or less been dropped from use in the field as the armor became more complete, so there's only one on the sprue (two per box). All the visors are separate, as is the 'orle' or decorated circlet, which was typically English. Two of the bodies have jupons, and the other four are in 'white' armor. These were designed so some of the arms from the Wars of the Roses sets are interchangeable, the shoulders are the same width at least. So with some of the 'white' armored bodies (i.e. the ones in the great basinets), you should be able to bridge the 1440s with the WotR arms.
The archers are represented in padded aketons, nocking, drawing and loosing as a cohesive body. All archers come with a stake. We've included a few pairs for arms for close combat, too. These will be available separately, as you might want to raise the ratio of the archers to men-at-arms. The box contains 24 archers and 12 men-at-arms. With the archers, there is also a trumpet arm, the men-at-arms frame includes a longer spear that can be used for a standard or banner. Commanders can be used from within the men-at-arms.
If you buy three boxes or more, you will receive a metal Henry V!
The box contains:
36 figures, unit bases, 17 banners, 6 standards, painting guide and information sheet.
Code AO 40
Price £20.00 GBP
Box art by Peter Dennis
