French Halberdiers (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

Here is another mystery set from my collection from the 1950s: a set of 4 Renaissance era halberdiers with "Made in France" stamped on the bottom of each figure. I wonder if they might be Mignot? I believe I got them at Peter Blum's well-known Soldier shop in NYC.
Randy

 

[Mignot]

Randy,

Yes, those are Mignot figures. Look to be from the early 60s. More than likely they would have been part of a larger set of 8 or 12 figures, but Mignot did put four man sets. In their Napoleonic range those sets would include an officer, a drummer, a flag bearer and one man-at-arms.

Best!

Cole

 

[PolarBear]

Thanks Cole.

I know that the set I bought only had these 4. Unfortunately I no longer have the box. Why is one of the halberds different? Do you know if the set had a name? Are they Renaissance as I suggested?

Thanks,

Randy

 

[Louis Badolato]

They remind me of Swiss Guards for the pope.

 

[Mignot]

Randy,

I away from my books right now, but when I get back to campus I will look it up for you, I think you are right about Renaissance. I only know the Napoleonic sets off the top of my head as those are the ones I collect.

Best

Cole

 

[kilted vampire]

Thanks Cole.

I know that the set I bought only had these 4. Unfortunately I no longer have the box. Why is one of the halberds different? Do you know if the set had a name? Are they Renaissance as I suggested?

Thanks,

Randy

I checked the Blondieau Book. They are Renaissance and the book notes that there are two types of tips for the halberds. No reason given.

 

[PolarBear]

Thanks KV

Randy

 

[kilted vampire]

Thanks KV

Randy

Thanks for posting all the great pics of your collection. How many pieces do you have from your childhood. It looks extensive. Not to mention varied and beautiful.