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M177 - english officer

M177 - English officer

ref. EK Castings Zinnfigur – M177 - English officer

EK Castings M177 - English officer - mid 16c.
 
The basic organizational unit of Henry VIII, the army served as a company numbering 100 people. During the fighting, the number of troops provided by nobles and cities ranged from two people up to 2,000 soldiers. In the field, small contingents were united and numerous, in contrast, is released. The number of companies could fluctuate during the campaign, but the norm is a hundred, led by the captain and his assistant (receive a salary equal to half of the captain).
 
The officer dressed in the fashion of the time. The slots livery of crimson color visible mail. The chest is decorated with red cross with a rose of the Tudors. On the sleeves sewn Mail strip. Uniform complement the red and white breeches and white stockings. On the head of the Italian steel helmet burgonet. Partisan of the "bullish language" served as a popular officer's weapon in the British Army.

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