Janner's Hundred Years War armies (WIP) - updated 29 Aug 2012

[Dr. The Viking]

Lovely painting going on here! Show me some day. 

[janner]

Thanks all, there's a Claymore minis flag under there somewhere, but when I sprayed varnished it the ink behaved very strangely. So I had to overpaint it - serves me right to trying to take a short cut

I had this problem before and so gave up on printed flags a while back. Maybe I should seal it with something for spraying?

Dr.V, both HYW armies aren't far from being finished and I've 'plans' to build a basic table over the summer. So if you fancy a trip up the road for some medieval action...

edit: or rather down the road

[CyberAlien312]

Very nice work painting those minis! They look fantastic! I can't believe I've never seen this thread before...

[painterman]

Great unit - I like the 3 ranks depth - makes it look right for HYW.
Simon.

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

Very nice work - well done!

[Dalauppror]

Lovely unit Stephen !

Like your work on the heraldy, very impressive !

best regards Michael

[OSHIROmodels]

As Simon says, the extra depth works a treat (the paintings not bad either  ).

cheers

James

[Little Odo]

As others have commented - fantastic flag. The unit looks very good together. Nice work!

[janner]

I know you've seen this already, but here is some background details and more photos

Sir Robert de Umfraville KG, c. 1363 - 27 Jan 1436

Governor of Roxborough castle 1399
Knight of the Garter 1399
Vice Admiral of England 1410 – 1436
Lord of Redesdale 1421 – 1436
Lord of Kyme 1421 – 1436

Son of Thomas de Umfraville, lord of Redesdale and grandson of Robert de Umfraville, earl of Angus, Robert is perhaps the most famous of all the Umfravilles and certainly one of the most vigorous.  His brother, Sir Thomas fought at Otterburn. Sykes claims that Robert was appointed Vice-Admiral of England by Richard II (1377 -1399), but Hedley believes he attained this position in 1410 and seems to have kept the title for the rest of his life.



In 1399 Robert was made keeper of Roxburgh castle and created a Knight of the Garter after routing a Scottish raid near Fullhope Law. In 1400, Robert smashed a raiding party of 500 Scots who had come to raid, some 200 of whom were slain outright. Hedley says that on his appointment as Vice Admiral, Robert was given command of 10 ships with which he landed troops and plundered the Firth of Forth for 14 days. Also in 1410 he had sacked Peebles and burned down the market town in the company of his 18 year-old nephew Gilbert. In 1414 he was made receiver of customs at Berwick for life and given Warkworth castle as part of the attainder against the Duke of Northumberland.
Robert fought at the battle of Yeavering on 22 Jul 1415 before sailing to France to join Henry V at the siege of Harfleur. He, of course, took part in the battle of Agincourt - perhaps fighting alongside Gilbert with the vanguard and then right hand battle.



Robert would have inherited Redesdale and Kyme on the death of Gilbert at the battle of Baugé in 1421. Robert was the last of his line to hold Otterburn hall and the last Umfraville Lord of Redesdale. Elsdon Pele tower (which dates from the late 14th century) bears the Umfraville coat of arms and the inscription 'R. Dominus de REDE'. The 'R' probably stands for Robert.

Hedley, W. Percy, Northumberland Families, Vol. I (Newcastle, 1968).
Sykes, J., Northumberland and Durham Local Records, Vol. I (Newcastle, 1833).

[Mr.J]

I love the history lessons that come with your posts. Another great looking unit. Any chance of a full army shot so far? And one of that lovely looking castle in the background?

[Mason]

Only just caught on to this thread and bloody glad that I did!
Lovely looking army coming together there.

Great work on the heraldry and the flag!
 

Looking forward to more updates.

[Dalauppror]

Very good vork Stephen !!!

Best regards Michael

[janner]

John Holland (18 Mar 1395 - 5 Aug 1447) was the second son of John Holland, duke of Exeter and earl of Huntingdon. His father had been implicated in the revolt against Henry IV, was executed for treason in 1400 and all his lands and titles were forfeit. John's elder brother, Richard also died in 1400. As a grandson of John of Gaunt, John Holland junior was Henry IV's nephew and, therefore, Henry V's cousin.



Although only twenty years old, John distinguished himself at the siege of Harfleur and at battle of Agincourt leading a retinue of some 20 men-at-arms and 60 foot archers. As a result, he was restored in blood, regained the earldom of Huntingdon and was made a Knight of the Garter the next year. He was to go on to become one of the English commanders in the latter part of the HYW, being made Lord High Admiral of England in 1435 and regaining the Dukedom of Exeter in 1439, the same year he was made the King's lieutenant in Aquitaine.



On his death, his son Henry became Duke of Exeter, but two of his natural sons (the 'bastards of Exeter') were to be active members of the Lancastrian cause, but are believed to have fallen at Towton (1461). I think they may well make an appearance in my planned WotR army ;-)



So another unit made up of figures from the Perry twins' Agincourt range in 28mm - a joy to paint  :grin:

[Captain Blood]

Excellent looking unit Stephen 

[commissarmoody]

Vary well done, and great history write up also. Looking forward to seeing he "Bastards" at a later date.