Perry Miniatures - English Army 1415-1429 (36 figurines) Figures

Product description : Perry Miniatures - English Army 1415-1429 (36 figurines)

The figures in this box represent the English army at the height of the Hundred Years' War, when English archers dominated the battlefield in France. Specifically, the figures cover the period from the Battle of Agincourt (in 1415, when the English 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 men-at-arms are depicted in the full harness that was now standard for the nobility. As with the metal range, they cover the first flowering of full armour. This armour was predominantly rounded and 'globular'. Although they are described as English, they could also be used as French. The only difference is that the English tended to fight in slightly more 'white' uncovered armour than the French. As for armour styles, the box covers the main types used during these 14 years. Things changed quite rapidly around this time, especially with regard to cuirasses. Additional plates were added to the basic basinet with averse tail, until the averse tail disappeared altogether and the full-on grand basinet was obtained. The skull visors also became globular during this period.

Shields for the men-at-arms were more or less abandoned in the field as the armour became more complete, which is why there is only one on the sprue (2 per box). All the visors are separate, as is the orle or decorated circlet, typically English. Two of the bodies have petticoats and the other four are in 'white' armour. These armours were designed so that some of the weapons from the Wars of the Roses sets were interchangeable, with the shoulders being at least the same width. So with some of the "white" armoured corps (i.e. the ones in the large pools) you should be able to make the connection between the 1440s and the weapons of the Wars of the Roses.

The archers are depicted in padded muskets, firing, drawing and shedding as a cohesive body. We have also included a few pairs of weapons for close combat. These pairs will be available separately as you may want to increase the ratio of archers to men-at-arms. The box contains 24 archers and 12 men-at-arms. The men-at-arms cadre includes a longer lance that can be used for a standard or banner. Commanders can be used from men-at-arms.

The box contains:
- 36 miniatures
- unit bases
- 17 banners
- 6 standards
- a painting guide
- an information sheet.

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