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NEW RELEASES FOR APRIL 2020
THE AGE OF ARTHUR
ANGLO SAXON/DANISH SHIELDWALL

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The death of King Edward the Confessor of England in January 1066 had triggered a succession struggle in which a variety of contenders from across north-western Europe fought for the English throne. These claimants included the King of Norway, Harald Hardrada.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig along with most of the Norwegians were killed. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age,

Harold's victory over the invading Viking army was short-lived. Three days after the battle at Stamford Bridge, on 28 September, a second invasion army led by William, Duke of Normandy, landed in Pevensey Bay, Sussex, on the south coast of England. Harold had to immediately turn his troops around and force-march them southwards to intercept the Norman army. Less than three weeks after Stamford Bridge, on 14 October 1066, the English army was decisively defeated and King Harold II fell in action at the Battle of Hastings, beginning the Norman conquest of England

A Housecarl was known as a bodyguard in medieval Northern Europe.
The term originated in Scandinavia and was brought to Anglo Saxon England by the Danish conquest in the 11[SUP]th[/SUP] century. Housecarls were well trained and were paid as full time soldiers. In England they had a number of roles, both military and administrative.

Harold Godwinson’s Housecarls had a crucial role as the backbone of his army at Hastings. Although they were numerically the smaller part of Harold’s army, their superior equipment and training meant they could have been used to strengthen the fyrd, or militia which made up most of harold’s troops.
They would have traditionally been placed in the centre around the leader’s standard, but also it is believed in the first ranks of both flanks, with the fyrdmen behind them.
At the Battle of Hastings, the Housecarls fought after Harold’s death, holding his oath to him until the very last man was killed.

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SX-06A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON HOUSECARL.
(1 pc)

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The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Housecarls as footmen clad in mail, with conical helmets and fighting with the great two handed Dane Axe.

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SX-06B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON HOUSECARL.
(1 pc)

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The Saxons are now obliged every month, really very beautiful figures.

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Günther
 
Do not collect this range but this figure is outstanding. may collect a few, but finance and space are always my problem, as with all of us.
 
Looks like the last 2 of the 42 figures in the Shieldwall.

Niels
 
Looks like the last 2 of the 42 figures in the Shieldwall.

Niels

I am hoping there is still the other two Housecarls and Banner Man holding aloft shield to come...……. pu….lease Mr Jenkins :)
 

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Do not collect this range but this figure is outstanding. may collect a few, but finance and space are always my problem, as with all of us.

You are right, space and money are limited, and I have also dispensed with the shield wall figures,
but the single figures SX-01-06 are so beautiful, I can't say no.

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Günther
 
I am hoping there is still the other two Housecarls and Banner Man holding aloft shield to come...……. pu….lease Mr Jenkins :)

Good memory Bill:) I had forgotten about those 3 figures, as it has been a while since the unpainted prototype shieldwall was presented! Nice figures to look forward to!

Niels
 
I love this series. This might seem odd, but I like the 'chunkiness' of the figures. Very similar to the Snowshows figures! They feel substantial when you hold them.

Pete
 
i don't know if anyone else has noticed but we should also be seeing figures 9 - 12 As John started on 14A and the Housecarls finish on 8B so hopefully another 8 Figures.
Cant wait to see what John comes up with.

Regards
J
 
i don't know if anyone else has noticed but we should also be seeing figures 9 - 12 As John started on 14A and the Housecarls finish on 8B so hopefully another 8 Figures.
Cant wait to see what John comes up with.

Regards
J


Oh I have noticed and I am certainly hopeful . . .
Mike
 
Oh I have noticed and I am certainly hopeful . . .
Mike

I received notice yesterday that the first two mounted Norman Knights I ordered were shipped yesterday. Should receive them on Monday. In the meantime my Saxon shieldwall is waiting on them.
Mike
 

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Godwinson brothers waiting for the Normans.
Mike
 

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Excellent photo Mike !

Really like these figures...have not taken a picture of mine yet.

Thank you for posting.

Thank you Floyd. Next to the USS Bunker Hill aircraft carrier range, the Age of Arthur is my second favorite. I received the two mounted Norman knights today. Plan to have photos of them posted tomorrow. 😀
Mike
 
I received notice yesterday that the first two mounted Norman Knights I ordered were shipped yesterday. Should receive them on Monday. In the meantime my Saxon shieldwall is waiting on them.
Mike

That's very impressive. Chris
 
The Norman's have arrived . . .
Mike
 

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Received both of the new Saxon Housecarl figures
Yesterday, SX-06A and SX-06B. Here are a few photos of them defending King Harold.
Mike
 

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