Old English Military Figures
from The Wild Orchid
For those looking for some interesting pieces of Medievil Times in England, we have a selection of various sized items. These we first discovered while in England, many as souvenirs.
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Large Military Figures
Foot Combat Armour of King Henry VIII,
Circa 1520
King Henry VIII founded the royal armour workshop at Greenwich in 1515. Top rank craftsmen were brought in from Germany to Greenwich and the foot combat armour is the first surviving example of their work. The suit is extremely unusual, encasing the whole of the body in armour and leaving no gaps at all. There are only 2 or 3 other suits of armour in the world that cover so much of the body.
The suit of armor was produced for the King's use at the Field of Cloth of Gold. The original is on display at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London.
We have two different types of metal reproductions. The one on the left is a souvenir model and stands 5 1/2" (14 cm) tall, including the wood base. He is holding a sword. The visor tilts up and down. Item RA-H8, Price $20.00
The one on the right is a highly accurate reproduction of the armour, is solid and quite heavy. It stands 5 7/8" (15 cm) tall (7 1/8" [18 cm] at tip of the lance). Item RA-H8TA, Price $41.00
We recently added another large knight.
This knight figures in the time frame of the 15th/16th Century. During that time plate armour replaced chain mail because of its greater protection. Suits were literally made to measure for the individual. Knight and stand are 6¼" [15.5 cm] tall (knight only 5" [12.5 cm]). Visor tilts up and down. Price for this knight is $25.00 (Item WP-16CKS).
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| We also have the following knights. The figures are each roughly 4 1/8" (10.5 cm) tall, while the halberd reach 5 1/2" (14 cm) at the tip. They are made of pewter. The price of each is $20.00
Item KN-Mace |
Item KN-Spear2 |
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MINIATURE MILITARY FIGURES
Knights in Armour
A set of five packaged figures comprising knights circa 1300AD, 1400AD, two knights circa 1400-1500AD and from the 16th century. Finely reproduced metal figures each of which stands approximately 1 9/16" (4 cm) high with an antique pewter finish. Item RA-KT5, Price for set $12.00 ("Click" on photo at left for enlarged view)
MILITARY MASTERS
A series of highly detailed figures which stand approximately 2" (5 cm) high
and are made from English lead-free pewter.
Richard III
in Armour |
The figure on the left shows the armour in which King Richard III was killed in the Battle of Bosworth 1485. Note the crown on top of the sallet type helmet and the battle axe in his hand. Item RA-MMR3, Price $7.50
(On right) King Henry VIII founded the first Royal Armoury workshop at Greenwich in 1515. Top craftsmen were brought in from Europe to manufacture the armour. This model is unusual as it encases the whole body. Item RA-MMTA, Price $7.50
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Tudor Armour |
CANNONS
Miniature Cannon
This accurate model of a 16th century cannon measures 1 1/2" long. Item RA-MINCAN Price $3.25 |
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Medium Cannon
This accurate model of a 17th century cannon measures 2 1/2" long. Item RA-MEDCAN Price $4.50
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HELMETS
Roman Centurion Helmet
This highly detailed miniature is of a legionary centurion's helmet of the time of emperor Vespasian. The helmet would have a crest of horsehair and would have been worn with
silver scale body armour. Item RA-RHELM Price $7.50 |
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York / Coppergate Helmet Thimble
Found in Coppergate, York in 1982 the Helmet was found to contain the following inscription in Latin and translated as follows - 'In the name of our Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God the father and with all we pray,
Amen.' Item RA-COPTH Price $7.50
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