Thursday, 13 September 2012

British contingent at Minden

Image from Osprey Men-at-Arms №460 - Frederick the Great’s Allies 1756–63
Remember folks when painting British redcoats 1745-63 that they didn't wear white gaiters on campaign - yes Barry Lyndon isn't correct - should be brown or grey.
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4 comments:

  1. Roly14 September 2012 at 02:34

    White gaiters are correct for me! See why here:

    http://arteis.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/my-barry-lyndon-armies/

    Roly

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  2. Ralphus14 September 2012 at 02:49

    thats a great blog and project you have there Roly

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  3. Galpy18 September 2012 at 12:39

    I'm busy painting these guy's at the moment, I've painted white gaiters

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  4. Ralphus18 September 2012 at 13:26

    well of course it's up to you - the Morier paintings are to blame I suspect - which figures are you using?

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