I'm not sure if I like the shields on the Longship flag I may take them off, what do you think??
Ray
Showing posts with label flags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flags. Show all posts
Monday, 23 May 2011
Viking Flags 7
I'm not sure if I like the shields on the Longship flag I may take them off, what do you think??
Ray
Friday, 20 May 2011
Lord Wenlock WotR Banners and flags 1471
These are the second set of flags that I was commissioned to make for Greg, for the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. Once again Greg has given me permission to share the flags on my blog. The first two flags are drawn from Hobilar booklets while the last two are alternative versions, using the same distinctions.
During the Wars of the Roses, Lord Sir John Wenlock initially fought for the House of Lancaster in the First Battle of St Albans on 22 May, 1455, but his relationship with Warwick led him to subsequently change sides, and it was as a Yorkist that he served as Speaker of the House of Commons later that year in the parliament of 1455. By the Battle of Blore Heath in 1459 Wenlock fought for the House of York. He also fought under the Yorkist banner in the Battle of Mortimer's Cross, the Second Battle of St Albans and the Battle of Towton.
Having successfully besieged the Tower of London for Edward of York, he was part of the latter's triumphal entry into London in 1461 and was elected a knight of the garter a few days after. Later in the year he received appointment as Chief Butler of England and was made Baron Wenlock. In 1464 he helped Lord Hastings capture Dunstanburgh Castle.
He continued to undertake diplomatic missions for Edward IV, and had command of Calais for him (possibly as deputy of Warwick). When Warwick defected to the Lancastrian camp, Wenlock did not immediately follow him back, however his sympathies clearly remained with his friend, and by 1471 he too had switched sides, accompanying Margaret of Anjou back to England.
At the Battle of Tewkesbury on 4 May, 1471, he commanded the middle of the Lancastrian line. However, the Lancastrians suffered a crushing defeat, and Wenlock died on the battlefield. He was allegedly killed by his own commander, the Duke of Somerset, who blamed Wenlock's indecisiveness for the defeat. The Duke of Somerset had led the right flank of the Lancastrian line forward, and expected Wenlock to support him, but Wenlock held back (some suggest deliberately) and the Duke's men were slaughtered. After the Duke's flank retreated he summoned Wenlock and supposedly killed him with a single blow of his mace to the head. One historian goes so far as to call him “The Prince of turncoats”.
Friday, 6 May 2011
Edward Prince of Wales, Banner and Flag 1471 WotR
In March I received an email from a fellow gamer, Greg, in LA. He liked the flags and banners I'd been making for the Battle of Flodden, so he asked me If I'd be interested in a commission to make some War of the Roses flags for him for the Battle of Tewkesbury. How could I resist???
The flags and banners he required were for Edward, Prince of Wales and Lord Wenlock, Greg kindly agreed for us to share the flags with you, the wargaming community.
The first flag was made from a description of Edward's flag from a copy of Hobilar, while the second was copied from an illustration from the another Hobilar booklet. Greg also wanted some livery flags, these were made from the descriptions Greg gave me with a little artistic license.
Edward, Prince of Wales, who was the Lancastrian heir to the throne of England, was killed during the battle or as some believe, be-headed shortly after the battle. Prince Edward was present in the centre battle of the Lancastrian force commanded by Lord Wenlock. Edward who was only 18, lacked command experience, but was no stranger to the battlefield, his mother Margaret of Anjou had previously at the age of 7, given him the task of condemning the death the Yorkist prisoners taken at the Second Battle of St Albans. Edward had Lord Bonville and Sir Thomas Kyriell beheaded.
The flags and banners he required were for Edward, Prince of Wales and Lord Wenlock, Greg kindly agreed for us to share the flags with you, the wargaming community.
The first flag was made from a description of Edward's flag from a copy of Hobilar, while the second was copied from an illustration from the another Hobilar booklet. Greg also wanted some livery flags, these were made from the descriptions Greg gave me with a little artistic license.
Edward, Prince of Wales, who was the Lancastrian heir to the throne of England, was killed during the battle or as some believe, be-headed shortly after the battle. Prince Edward was present in the centre battle of the Lancastrian force commanded by Lord Wenlock. Edward who was only 18, lacked command experience, but was no stranger to the battlefield, his mother Margaret of Anjou had previously at the age of 7, given him the task of condemning the death the Yorkist prisoners taken at the Second Battle of St Albans. Edward had Lord Bonville and Sir Thomas Kyriell beheaded.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
William the Bastard's Papal Banner
The banner itself was carried by Eustace of Boulogne and was given to the future king of England by the pope, Alexander II to battle the so called usurper Harold Godwinson.
Monday, 31 January 2011
King Harold's Standard 1066
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Scots Highlander flags at Flodden
More Flodden Flags
The first flag is that of William Sinclair, the 2nd Earl of Caithness, who led the levies from Sutherland and the Orkneys during the Battle of Flodden. The Earl was killed during the fierce fighting.
The second flag is for the clan Grant, who's men were led by MacLean of Ardnamurchan. Hector MacLean of Ardnamurchan was the 9th chief of clan MacLean and was killed during the battle.
The third flag is that of the MacLeans of Duart.
All these flags may have been carried on the right flank of the Scots army under the Earl of Argyle and the Earl of Lennox.
Friday, 10 December 2010
Scottish Earls at Flodden
The three flag in this post belong to three Scottish Earls who fought in the centre battle under the command of King James IV. The flags are speculative and are taken from their coat of arms, so they may not be 100% accurate.
The first flag is for David Kennedy, 3rd Lord Kennedy, 1st Earl of Cassillis, (pronounced Cassels). Cassillis was a Scottish peer, the son of John Kennedy, 2nd Lord Kennedy. Invested as a Knight on 29 January 1487/88 by King James III, he wed Agnes Borthwick, daughter of Sir William Borthwick, 2nd Lord Borthwick, before July 1489. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Lord Kennedy between 1508 and 1509. Shortly thereafter, on 9 August 1509, he married his second wife, Margaret Boyd, daughter of Thomas Boyd, 1st Earl of Arran and Princess Mary Stewert of Scotland. Cassillis died while fighting at Flodden.
The second flag belonged to John Douglas, the 2nd Earl of Morton. Morton was the son of James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton and Princess Joan of Scotland, Countess of Morton, daughter of James I of Scotland. He became earl in 1493, upon his father's death. He was succeeded by his son James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Morton after he met his end during the Battle of Flodden.
The last flag belonged to William Leslie, the 3rd Earl of Rothes. Rothes only succeeded his elder brother George in March 1513, he had considerable trouble in making good his title to the family inheritance; and before his difficulties with the Crown were removed he was killed at Flodden.
The first flag is for David Kennedy, 3rd Lord Kennedy, 1st Earl of Cassillis, (pronounced Cassels). Cassillis was a Scottish peer, the son of John Kennedy, 2nd Lord Kennedy. Invested as a Knight on 29 January 1487/88 by King James III, he wed Agnes Borthwick, daughter of Sir William Borthwick, 2nd Lord Borthwick, before July 1489. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Lord Kennedy between 1508 and 1509. Shortly thereafter, on 9 August 1509, he married his second wife, Margaret Boyd, daughter of Thomas Boyd, 1st Earl of Arran and Princess Mary Stewert of Scotland. Cassillis died while fighting at Flodden.
The second flag belonged to John Douglas, the 2nd Earl of Morton. Morton was the son of James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton and Princess Joan of Scotland, Countess of Morton, daughter of James I of Scotland. He became earl in 1493, upon his father's death. He was succeeded by his son James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Morton after he met his end during the Battle of Flodden.
The last flag belonged to William Leslie, the 3rd Earl of Rothes. Rothes only succeeded his elder brother George in March 1513, he had considerable trouble in making good his title to the family inheritance; and before his difficulties with the Crown were removed he was killed at Flodden.
Sunday, 5 December 2010
English Flodden Flags
Four more flags for the Battle of Flodden, the first two are both my versions of pictures from Hobilar No 53. The first flag is for Lord Molyneux, who fought in Stanleys battle on the left flank of the main battle commanded by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey.
The second flag is for Maurice Berkley the captain of the Mary George, he commanded 200 marines from his ship. he was placed in the right side of the vanguard commanded by Edmund Howard.
The third flag is my version, so may not be 100% accurate of the flag of The Bishop of Ely, James Stanley. His men were commanded by his son John at the battle. They were on the right side of the main battle commanded by Lord Dacre.
The last flag is the flag of the city of York militia who were in the centre of the main battle commanded by the Earl of Surrey. Once again this flag is not 100% accurate and is my version from a description in the Battle of Flodden Osprey book No 168 and the modern York coat of arms. If anyone knows of any mistakes made please let me know, comments always welcome good or bad!!
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Scots flags for the Battle of Flodden 2
Three flags for you in this post, the first belonged to, John Lindsay, the 6th Earl of Crawford, he was the son of David Lindsay the 1st Duke of Montrose. He was in joint command of the centre left at the Battle of Flodden 1513, and fell during the battle.
The second flag is for William Hay the 4th Earl of Errol. who also fell during the battle, he was among with the Earl of Crawford and the Duke of Montrose in joint command of the left centre during the battle.
The last flag in this post belonged to Matthew Stuart, the 2nd Earl of Lennox, he was along with the Earl of Argyle in joint command of the Scottish right during the battle. Their command contained mainly highlanders led by their own clan chiefs. Lennox was killed during the battle.
The second flag is for William Hay the 4th Earl of Errol. who also fell during the battle, he was among with the Earl of Crawford and the Duke of Montrose in joint command of the left centre during the battle.
The last flag in this post belonged to Matthew Stuart, the 2nd Earl of Lennox, he was along with the Earl of Argyle in joint command of the Scottish right during the battle. Their command contained mainly highlanders led by their own clan chiefs. Lennox was killed during the battle.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Scots flags for the Battle of Flodden
Both of the first two flags belong to Lord Robert Keith, Master of Marischal who was born in 1483 in Scotland. He married Lady Elizabeth Douglas some time before January 8 1505.
Lord Keith was involved in the Battle of Flodden, in 1513. There seems to be a little confusion as to whether or not he was killed at the battle.
Lord Keith was involved in the Battle of Flodden, in 1513. There seems to be a little confusion as to whether or not he was killed at the battle.
I think you can all guess the third flag!
The last flag is for William Graham, Earl of Montrose, He accompanied James IV on his invasion of England in 1513 and was killed at the Battle of Flodden on 9 September 1513, together with his brother, George Graham of Callendar, and his brother-in-law, Sir William Edmonstone of Duntreath.
The last flag is for William Graham, Earl of Montrose, He accompanied James IV on his invasion of England in 1513 and was killed at the Battle of Flodden on 9 September 1513, together with his brother, George Graham of Callendar, and his brother-in-law, Sir William Edmonstone of Duntreath.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Battle of the Spurs - Duke of Buckingham and Lord Bergavenny
Two more flags for the Battle of the Spurs, in 1513, this time we have standards for Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham and George Nevill the 3rd Lord (A)Bergavenny.
From June to October 1513 Buckingham was a captain in the English army in France, serving with five hundred men in the 'middle ward.'
In the expedition into France of 1513 Bergavenny took a prominent part. From June to October he was a captain, or rather general, in the king's army, and landed at Calais on 30 June. He filled the same position from May to August in 1514, and he was rewarded in 1515 by the grant of the keepership of Ashdown Forest.
I've added another flag to this post, I was advised that the flag of Lord Bergavenny was wrong. The flag below is not an exact copy of the flag shown on, www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Newsletter/022.htm , but it keep in with the size and style of the flags I've already made. So If anyone finds any mistakes or can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
From June to October 1513 Buckingham was a captain in the English army in France, serving with five hundred men in the 'middle ward.'
In the expedition into France of 1513 Bergavenny took a prominent part. From June to October he was a captain, or rather general, in the king's army, and landed at Calais on 30 June. He filled the same position from May to August in 1514, and he was rewarded in 1515 by the grant of the keepership of Ashdown Forest.
I've added another flag to this post, I was advised that the flag of Lord Bergavenny was wrong. The flag below is not an exact copy of the flag shown on, www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/
Monday, 22 November 2010
Marquess of Dorset' s Flags for The Battle of the Spurs
In 1512, Thomas Grey, the 2nd Marquess of Dorset led an unsuccessful English military expedition to France to reconquer Aquitaine, which England had lost during the Hundred Years' War. Ferdinand of Aragon gave none of the support he had promised. While Ferdinand delayed and tried to persuade Dorset to help him to attack Navarre instead of Aquitaine, the English army's food, beer, and pay ran out, many took to wine and became ill, and the army mutinied. Back in England, Dorset had to face a trial.
In 1513, he fought at the siege of Tournai and the Battle of Guinegate (also known as the Battle of the Spurs), and fought again in 1523 in the Scottish borders. These all gave him chances to make amends for the debacle of Aquitaine. To help Dorset in dealing with the Scots, he was appointed Lord Warden of the Marches, restored to the Privy Council, and became a gentleman of the chamber.
In 1513, he fought at the siege of Tournai and the Battle of Guinegate (also known as the Battle of the Spurs), and fought again in 1523 in the Scottish borders. These all gave him chances to make amends for the debacle of Aquitaine. To help Dorset in dealing with the Scots, he was appointed Lord Warden of the Marches, restored to the Privy Council, and became a gentleman of the chamber.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Earl of Northumberland's flags - The Battle of the Spurs 1513
Henry Percy, The 5th Earl of Northumberland fought for Henry VIII in the War of the League of Cambrai (1508–1516) and at the Battle of the Spurs in 1513. The first flag is from the War of the Roses, so it may not be 100% correct, the second flag is taken from the front cover of Osprey's, "Henry VIII's Army", Men-At-Arms No191. If its good enough for Osprey, its good enough for me!!
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Lord Dacre's flags at the Battle of Flodden
Two more flags for the English at the Battle fo Flodden. They both belong to Lord Darce, the warden of the English West March. At the battle Lord Dacre commanded the right flank of the English army, his command contained approx 1,800 foot and upto 2000 Border horse, including a troop commanded by the notorious Bastard Heron!
Monday, 15 November 2010
Sir Marmaduke Constable's Flags at the Battle of Flodden
Sir Marmaduke Constable fought at the Battle of Flodden, on the left flank of the vanguard commanded by Thomas Howard, The Lord Admiral. He was in in 70's at the battle, the only descriptions of his flags, I've found are from the War of the Roses, so being a septenagarian he should still have the same flags. Hopefully!
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Viking Flags 3
Three more Viking flags for you, at a request from Norm on WD3, we've got a few more Raven banners. The first two use the same Raven shape but the colours have been inverted on each one, the last flag is a copy of a flag from a previous post, with added tails for the flag. Hope you like them!!! Comments welcome and appreciated.
Saturday, 13 November 2010
Viking Flags 2
I've made another two more Viking flags, the first is a Raven banner, no Viking army should be without one, the second contains a mythical beast design. Hope you like them, comments welcome good or bad!!
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Henry VIII's, Tudor & Flodden Flags
I've been busy colouring more flags using the templates from Stuarts blog, Link . The first two are both Tudor Livery banners, the next two are both variants of St George's Flag, while the fifth flag is for George Neville, 3rd Lord of Bregavenny. The last flag is a generic Burgundian cross, for the Landsknecht's in Henry VIII's service. Stuart suggested painting this flag with a yellow saltire upon either a red or blue background. I've chosen to keep the body of the flag white with a brown or wooden cross.
Once again, feel free to copy the flags for your own use, save them to your PC, then open them with Word to resize for 15mm or 25mm
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