Good morning everyone on a very chilly morning here in California. Please find the latest JJ releases for January.
We received in stock the Gordon of Khartoum set and it is truly a magnificent piece of work and the new pieces will only add to it. This year has been an outstanding year for John’s releases, I hope you agree, the quality is outstanding and the subject matter fascinating.
We hope to have these on the web site later this morning.
Hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. From all at the Sierra Toy Soldier Company and John Jenkins.
Cheers!
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier.
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Cameron of Locheil’s Regiment was one of the first to be raised, and was always one of the strongest Jacobite units. It was generally regarded as an elite unit, even though it was originally very badly armed.
It was reported to be at least 700 strong at the Battle of Culloden, and two colours are known to have been present at the battle. One of which was the simple red and yellow barred colours. It was supposed to have been captured from the Camerons at Culloden, but was not included in the official list of trophies.
The present whereabouts of the colours are unknown but in the late nineteenth century they were still preserved in a glass frame, but were wrongly identified as belonging to the Princes’ Lifeguards.
JR-10
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Standard Bearer 2
Cameron of Locheil’s Regiment
1 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$52
GORDON AT KHARTOUM
The Patched JIBBA was the costume of all Mahdists in the Sudan, warrior and civilian alike. It was an outward sign of adherence to the MAHDIYYA ( the Mahdist movement), and all who wore it were called ANSAR (“helpers”).
The origin of the uniform is the short garment worn by the poor of the Nineteenth Century Sudan. It was made of rough cloth and it was frequently patched where it was torn. Originally the patches were a necessity and sewn on irregularly, but later became ordered and more ornamental.
The Jibba became the Mahdist uniform by accident. It was only after the defeat of Hicks, that the Mahdi issued regulations concerning the uniform dress of his followers.
The full uniform was a patched Jibba, sirival (white trousers), sayidan (sandals), Karaba (girdle of Straw), Taggia (hat or skull cap) , imam (turban), and sibba (beads).
The imam was wrapped around the taggia and allowed to hang loose under the folds of the imam behind the left ear, while the rest was wrapped so that successive folds made an inverted “V” in the front.
The Fez, which was a sign of Turkish allegiance was strictly forbidden.
SUD-02
GORDON AT KHARTOUM
2 MAHDISTS
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$62
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
QB-27
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
13th September 1759
The 28th Regiment of Foot,
OFFICER WITH REGIMENTAL COLOURS
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$48
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
LONGHOUSE (SHORT)
RAID ON ST. FRANCIS,
SHORT LONGHOUSE
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$88
Model Dimensions 81/2”x 5”x 4”
Longhouse (short) alongside Longhouse (Large)
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2009
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS- 30 DAY PRE-ORDER DECEMBER 1st 2009– JANUARY4th 2010
The Second Special Collectors’ club set has now started its 30 day Preview Period.
The Oneida Chief SCAROUYADY, sometimes called MONACATOOTHA, as early as the 1740’s acted with the Seneca Chief TANAGHEISSON (Half King) as a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy among the Delaware, Shawnee, and other native peoples living near the forks of the Ohio river.
Chief Scarouyady was one of a handful of Indians who accompanied the Braddock expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1755.
His son was killed in a friendly fire incident with British soldiers several days before the Battle On The Monongahela. Never the less he was one of 8 Indians who remained with Braddock as a scout.
He was later noted to have said that he felt the General held them in contempt and failed to listen to their advice.
Some of the details of Scarouyady’s distinctive tattoos and war marks have been found in Captain Robert Orme’s notes and sketches.
JJCLUB-SET#2
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
CHIEF SCAROUYADY,
(1pc)
Limited Edition (To be Determined)
Retail us$35
RETIREMENTS
The following sets have now been retired, and will not be re-stocked
QF-02 Limited Stock Available
QF-03 Sold Out
QF-04 Sold Out
QF-05 Limited Stock Available
QF-06 Limited Stock Available
QF-07 Sold Out
Hope you enjoyed.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
We received in stock the Gordon of Khartoum set and it is truly a magnificent piece of work and the new pieces will only add to it. This year has been an outstanding year for John’s releases, I hope you agree, the quality is outstanding and the subject matter fascinating.
We hope to have these on the web site later this morning.
Hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. From all at the Sierra Toy Soldier Company and John Jenkins.
Cheers!
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier.
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Cameron of Locheil’s Regiment was one of the first to be raised, and was always one of the strongest Jacobite units. It was generally regarded as an elite unit, even though it was originally very badly armed.
It was reported to be at least 700 strong at the Battle of Culloden, and two colours are known to have been present at the battle. One of which was the simple red and yellow barred colours. It was supposed to have been captured from the Camerons at Culloden, but was not included in the official list of trophies.
The present whereabouts of the colours are unknown but in the late nineteenth century they were still preserved in a glass frame, but were wrongly identified as belonging to the Princes’ Lifeguards.
JR-10
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Standard Bearer 2
Cameron of Locheil’s Regiment
1 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$52
GORDON AT KHARTOUM
The Patched JIBBA was the costume of all Mahdists in the Sudan, warrior and civilian alike. It was an outward sign of adherence to the MAHDIYYA ( the Mahdist movement), and all who wore it were called ANSAR (“helpers”).
The origin of the uniform is the short garment worn by the poor of the Nineteenth Century Sudan. It was made of rough cloth and it was frequently patched where it was torn. Originally the patches were a necessity and sewn on irregularly, but later became ordered and more ornamental.
The Jibba became the Mahdist uniform by accident. It was only after the defeat of Hicks, that the Mahdi issued regulations concerning the uniform dress of his followers.
The full uniform was a patched Jibba, sirival (white trousers), sayidan (sandals), Karaba (girdle of Straw), Taggia (hat or skull cap) , imam (turban), and sibba (beads).
The imam was wrapped around the taggia and allowed to hang loose under the folds of the imam behind the left ear, while the rest was wrapped so that successive folds made an inverted “V” in the front.
The Fez, which was a sign of Turkish allegiance was strictly forbidden.
SUD-02
GORDON AT KHARTOUM
2 MAHDISTS
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$62
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
QB-27
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
13th September 1759
The 28th Regiment of Foot,
OFFICER WITH REGIMENTAL COLOURS
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$48
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
LONGHOUSE (SHORT)
RAID ON ST. FRANCIS,
SHORT LONGHOUSE
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$88
Model Dimensions 81/2”x 5”x 4”
Longhouse (short) alongside Longhouse (Large)
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2009
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS- 30 DAY PRE-ORDER DECEMBER 1st 2009– JANUARY4th 2010
The Second Special Collectors’ club set has now started its 30 day Preview Period.
The Oneida Chief SCAROUYADY, sometimes called MONACATOOTHA, as early as the 1740’s acted with the Seneca Chief TANAGHEISSON (Half King) as a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy among the Delaware, Shawnee, and other native peoples living near the forks of the Ohio river.
Chief Scarouyady was one of a handful of Indians who accompanied the Braddock expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1755.
His son was killed in a friendly fire incident with British soldiers several days before the Battle On The Monongahela. Never the less he was one of 8 Indians who remained with Braddock as a scout.
He was later noted to have said that he felt the General held them in contempt and failed to listen to their advice.
Some of the details of Scarouyady’s distinctive tattoos and war marks have been found in Captain Robert Orme’s notes and sketches.
JJCLUB-SET#2
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
CHIEF SCAROUYADY,
(1pc)
Limited Edition (To be Determined)
Retail us$35
RETIREMENTS
The following sets have now been retired, and will not be re-stocked
QF-02 Limited Stock Available
QF-03 Sold Out
QF-04 Sold Out
QF-05 Limited Stock Available
QF-06 Limited Stock Available
QF-07 Sold Out
Hope you enjoyed.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
