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M145 - Jean de Montagu

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EK Castings M145 - Jean de Montagu, Grand Master of France, 1350 - 1409
 
In 1364 the Duchy of Burgundy became the official possession of Philip the Bold - the first of the Valois Dukes. Appointing a Deputy Marshal, and he had a parade of troops recruited in the territory of the Duchy. According to the report, the army consisted of only 1 banneret, 134 Bachelor, 105 squires 19 mounted archers, one blower 1 and the blacksmith. Starting small, Burgundian dukes created one of the most powerful armies in Europe.
 
Sir Sombernon appointed Deputy Duke Philip the Bold is dressed in chain mail and plate armor. Leather Leggings reinforced gold-plated metal bands and rivets. A dagger and a sword hung from his belt, and decked with gold and precious stones. On the head with a simple bascinet mailed barmitsa. Surcot shortened and the flag carry the image of the emblem John De Montagu: in a gold box with a red border three blue sling, freestyle portion woven with ermine.