Gŵr y Gogledd (Men of the North)

[Derek H]

Not to say he was Christian, or that he displayed Christian iconography, just that it was most certainly a strong contender.

Agree with that.  I've got another force of British that are a lot more Roman looking.  They've got the the Chi-Rhos . 

[charla51]

Agreed: sub Romans were Christians and their shields may well have sported Christian iconography. It's just that the cult of Mary flourished long after the supposed date of the battle of Guinnion where "...Arthur carried the image of the Holy Mary, the everlasting Virgin, on his [?]..." If there's any historical veracity to the 'Campaigns of Arthur' section of Historia Brittonum, then the line I've quoted is definitely a later interpolation.

[Cubs]

Ah, so you specifically question the veracity of the image of the Madonna? Yeah, fair play.

[charla51]

Ah, so you specifically question the veracity of the image of the Madonna? Yeah, fair play.

I thought wargamers were sticklers for historical accuracy. Or is it that they don't like their ignorance challenged?

[Derek H]

I thought wargamers were sticklers for historical accuracy. Or is it that they don't like their ignorance challenged?

I read that as him agreeing with you.

[Funghy-Fipps]

Very nice! The Hen Ogledd has fascinated me since I read Tolstoy's 'The Quest for Merlin' many years ago. I have a few packs of Tanataus Miniatures secreted away with the hope of doing a project in this direction some day.

[Cubs]

I thought wargamers were sticklers for historical accuracy. Or is it that they don't like their ignorance challenged?

Kiss my cheeks you silly sod! Derek's right, I was agreeing that you have a good point!

Cheeky bugger.