The Imperial German Army by Beating Retreat (2 Viewers)

[zblang]

wow - what a great figure!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Those figures are flat out awesome, Brad!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool John Firth is an absolute genius with a paint brush!

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

I will post more of the figures tomorrow.

Yes please

 

[theBaron]

John's work on the Kaiser is excellent! Thank you, Brad, for the mention, and you're very welcome! I'm glad you've got a nice new addition for your collection. I can't wait to see the rest of the new pieces, too.

Prost!
Brad

 

[jazzeum]

Thank you all for the comments.

The next figure is an Officer of the Guard Regiment of Foot of Prussia, wearing a miter cap. This is a Rose casting.

 

[jazzeum]

Foot Guard Regiments, circa 1890.



Garde-Regiment zu Fuss, Potsdam Garrison, taken from The Kaiser's Army by Charles Woolley, which is a wonderful source.

 

[GICOP]

Beautiful new additions to your collection Brad, please keep the pictures coming :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks Martyn.

Field Marshall of Infantry.

 

[jazzeum]

Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria. This is a Tradition casting. Thanks again to our own Prince, the Baron, for pointing out this figure to me.





The Prince in different uniform and with the Kaiser

 

[jazzeum]

Jäger Officer in Summer Dress







Postcard of Jager in summer dress

 

[jazzeum]

Gefreiter of the Kurhessisches Jäger Battalion Number 11 based in Marburg.

 

[jazzeum]

Pioneer Battalion Officer





Major of the 1. Sachsisches Pionier Battalion Number 12 based in Pirna

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

This really is a wonderfull thread. The miniature painting of beating retreat to me remains the best you may find in the GLOSSY world. With such a painter the subject or historic period simply does not seem to matter at all, his style and class of painting does speak for itself. Having said that I am thrilled that this pleasantly colourful German pre WWI area was choosen for this thread. A big THANK YOU to every proud owner and of cause to the artist to share those fine miniatures with the world. Remainig deeply impressed ...
Will we be invited to meet our Austrian brothers here as well ????
Kind Regards
Wolfgang

 

[jazzeum]

Thank you Wolfgang but all thanks go to John. I would have loved for him to do some Austrian-Hungarian figures but unfortunately (for the collecting world), John is retiring as a painter. I'm deeply indebted to him for these figures. I do have a couple more figures to post.

Brad

 

[jazzeum]

Adjutant of Field Artillery







Pictured below is an Oberleutnant Grossherzoglische Mecklenburg Feldartillerie-Regiment Number 60 from Schwerin

 

[jazzeum]

And last, but not least, an Officer of the Gardes du Corps

 

[jazzeum]

Pictured below are

Rittmeister of the Gardes du Corps from Potsdam
Garde du Corps, from Das deutsche Herr, published by G. Weise, Stuttgart and
Garde du Corps postcard by Carl Becker, published by M. Seeger, Stuttgart

 

[Louis Badolato]

Absolutely phenomenal figures, Brad!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool John is the best!:smile2:

 

[jazzeum]

Absolutely phenomenal figures, Brad!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool John is the best!:smile2:

Louis, there is no doubt about it.

John, I want to thank you once again for making the Imperial German Army figures. I'm sure I speak for Louis and Zach and anyone else you've made for figures for over the years: thank you for your assistance, dedication, artistry and contribution to the Hobby. You will be missed!

Brad

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis, there is no doubt about it.

John, I want to thank you once again for making the Imperial German Army figures. I'm sure I speak for Louis and Zach and anyone else you've made for figures for over the years: thank you for your assistance, dedication, artistry and contribution to the Hobby. You will be missed!

Brad

I couldn't have said it better. Thank you John, and best wishes to you and your lovely wife in your retirement.