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Title: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: Dining Room Battles on March 04, 2022, 01:29:55 AM
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Artizan Figures painted as D Squadron, 3rd Bombay Light Cavarly

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http://toysoldiersanddiningroombattles.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-3rd-bombay-light-cavalry.html (http://toysoldiersanddiningroombattles.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-3rd-bombay-light-cavalry.html)
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: giorgio on March 04, 2022, 07:46:32 AM
Great regiment!
"On 8 February 1857, the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry was faced by a square of well-trained infantry. The cavalry charged, led by Lieutenant Moore who spurred on his horse to crash through the Persian bayonets. The infantry square was broken - an impressive and rare feat in itself - but Moore was thrown from his horse and surrounded by the enemy.
Lieutenant Malcolmson gallantly fought his way to his fallen comrade, offered Moore his stirrup, and carried him away to safety."

I like a lot their turbans! :-*
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: scotty on March 04, 2022, 11:11:01 AM
They look superb
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: SPQR7070 on March 14, 2022, 05:43:45 PM
Great job! I'm working on the same unit. Could you share what the top of their turbans look like?
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: giorgio on March 14, 2022, 07:03:04 PM
SPQR7070, from the original paintings of Paul Chater

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjqQg9T2/3rd-Bombay-light-cavalry-turban.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)upload photo (https://postimages.org/it/)
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: SPQR7070 on March 14, 2022, 08:16:26 PM
Quote from: giorgio on March 14, 2022, 07:03:04 PM
SPQR7070, from the original paintings of Paul Chater

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjqQg9T2/3rd-Bombay-light-cavalry-turban.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)upload photo (https://postimages.org/it/)

Thank you, I have that reference photo but unfortunately it doesn't show how the top of the turban should look. I'm not sure if the stripes are supposed to continue all the way back there and if so, what direction they'd be running.
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: giorgio on March 15, 2022, 07:09:30 PM
i'd think no, that means the stripes are on the band which is bent and wrapped. I'm curious also to see how Neil painted it.
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: Cubs on March 15, 2022, 08:38:43 PM
Pinterest is good for such things. It's a different regiment with a blue turban, but presumably the back is the same, with the red crown.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/123567583505175894/
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: SPQR7070 on March 16, 2022, 03:11:17 AM
Interesting, so it wraps around the sides but not the crown. Thanks for sharing.

(Sorry to hijack your thread Dining Room Battles)
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: giorgio on March 16, 2022, 06:18:10 AM
Quote from: Cubs on March 15, 2022, 08:38:43 PM
Pinterest is good for such things. It's a different regiment with a blue turban, but presumably the back is the same, with the red crown.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/123567583505175894/

Red kullah should be for muslim units only
Title: Re: The 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Post by: Dining Room Battles on March 31, 2022, 04:45:09 PM
Thanks.