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[GICOP]

SAVING THE QUEENS COLOUR


Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill saving the Queens colour during the Battle of Isandlwana.

Both men reached the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River and managed to cross to the Natal side but, being completely exhausted, they were over powered and killed, possibly by Natal natives.

The figures are from various TROPHY OF WALES Zulu War sets

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Martyn,
What a fine set-up! Everything looks real! Grand job from background, terrain and Zulus along the gauntlet of the Fugitives Trail.
Mike

 

[Deitz]

Martyn,

Nice set-up Saving the Colors is one of Favorite Figures. Where did you purchase the backdrop? I have been looking for a backdrop.

Brian

 

[damian]

http://beta.asoundstrategy.com/poco...&itemcategory=31974&priorId=0&ProductId=24741
Here is a lead for anyone interested
Regards and all the best for 2009

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,

Nice set-up Saving the Colors is one of Favorite Figures. Where did you purchase the backdrop? I have been looking for a backdrop.

Brian

PM sent

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

SAVING THE QUEENS COLOUR


Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill saving the Queens colour during the Battle of Isandlwana.

Both men reached the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River and managed to cross to the Natal side but, being completely exhausted, they were over powered and killed, possibly by Natal natives.

Picking up where Martyn left off here's what took place after Melvill and Coghill reached the Natal side of the Buffalo River as they make their last stand against the Zulu Warriors determined to wash their spears.

I've taken the liberty of featuing Melvill with the flag which he lost while swimming across the Mzinyathi...........The Lt.

 

[glossman]

Hello Lt.

The brave Lts. Melville and Coghill were awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously for trying to save the Queen's Colour at the Battle of Isandhlwana.

Do you know what became of the Regimental Colour of the 24th Regiment of Foot at Isandhlwana?

This was illustrated in Charles Fripp's famous painting of the Last Stand of the 24th at Isandhlwana.

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think Trophy made a figure with the Reg Colour of the 24th.

I have been on the hunt for a figure of a 24th soldier with the Reg Colours of the 24th, but have been unsuccessful thusfar.

Perhaps, either Blenheim or Marlborough may have made one, but I am not sure.

Regards, glossman.

 

[GICOP]

SAVING THE QUEENS COLOUR


Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill saving the Queens colour during the Battle of Isandlwana.

Both men reached the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River and managed to cross to the Natal side but, being completely exhausted, they were over powered and killed, possibly by Natal natives.

Picking up where Martyn left off here's what took place after Melvill and Coghill reached the Natal side of the Buffalo River as they make their last stand against the Zulu Warriors determined to wash their spears.

I've taken the liberty of featuing Melvill with the flag which he lost while swimming across the Mzinyathi...........The Lt.

Hi Joe

Thanks for bringing the story to its sad conclusion.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Martyn you gave me an excuse which I didn't need to play with my Trophy Warriors again.

glossman

Charles Fripp took the liberty of featuring the colours of the 24th in his painting of The 24th At Isandlawana, 22 January 1879. The colours were encased in a tent until acquired by Melvill and later recovered.

I'm not familiar enough with the 1st Battalions Queen colours to provide you with an answer the question asked about Trophy.........The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Lt. and glossman,
Good morning. I believe that the 1st and 2nd Battalion Colours were back at Helpmaakar, where Splading headed to bring forward the remaining companies of 24th. Would be happy to do some research later when I get home.
Mike

 

[glossman]

Lt.

Thanks for the reply.

It was standard operating procedure for British Regiments in the Victorian era to go into battle with the Sovereign's Standard and the Regiment's Colour.

Your answer underscores the fact that the 1st Battalion, 24th Regt was quite unprepared for battle with the Zulu on the fateful day in January 1879.

glossman.

 

[glossman]

Mike

Sorry that I did not see your answer to Lt's reply.

I think we were both posting replies at about the same time.

Just before this, I ran through all the posts in Martyn's thread on Trophy-Zulu War Sets. SIMPLY AWESOME !!!!!

In the early 1990's when Martyn was collecting the now vintage Trophy figures, I was still painting 1/72 scale Zulu War figures by ESCI.

I have since given up on these tiny figures and graduated to the real thing ie Trophy.

Hope you had a great New Year Celebration,

glossman

 

[1879fanatic]

GLOSSMAN,
Same here!!! I dabbled in 1/72 Soviet Spetsnaz and NATO figures, and 1/32 Israeli Commandos and then lost interest, at the same time Len Taylor was making theses beauties, and I had no clue! Now I just am immersed completely in Trophy (Zulu)!!!
Mike

 

[glossman]

Martyn

I have just reviewed all 26 pages of posts in your thread re: Trophy - zulu war sets.

You have a fantastic collection of both vintage and rare Trophy of Wales Zulu War sets.

It is a real joy and pleasure to view the images of all these fine sets that you have collected over the years.

I also had a good look at your collection of books on the Zulu War.

The very first book that I read on the Zulu War was by James Bancroft (The Terrible Night at Rorke's Drift; Spellmount, 1st Ed. 1988) way back in 1988.

It was enough to start my interest in the Zulu War and it has endured 20 years on.

I hope to see more of your collection in the future.

glossman

 

[Wraith]

...I dabbled in 1/72 Soviet Spetsnaz and NATO figures, and 1/32 Israeli Commandos...
Mike

Mike,
Sorry to butt in on a Trophy thread, but, 1/32 Israeli Commandoes?
Is that right? Never seen or heard of them, but would be interested on any info.
Cheers
Simon

 

[GICOP]

Martyn

I have just reviewed all 26 pages of posts in your thread re: Trophy - zulu war sets.

You have a fantastic collection of both vintage and rare Trophy of Wales Zulu War sets.

It is a real joy and pleasure to view the images of all these fine sets that you have collected over the years.

I also had a good look at your collection of books on the Zulu War.

The very first book that I read on the Zulu War was by James Bancroft (The Terrible Night at Rorke's Drift; Spellmount, 1st Ed. 1988) way back in 1988.

It was enough to start my interest in the Zulu War and it has endured 20 years on.

I hope to see more of your collection in the future.

glossman

Hi glossman

Many thanks for your kind comments, I am very pleased that you are enjoying the pictures of my collection.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Mike,
Sorry to butt in on a Trophy thread, but, 1/32 Israeli Commandoes?
Is that right? Never seen or heard of them, but would be interested on any info.
Cheers
Simon

Simon,
No problem... I don't know the maufacturer, but I remember they came with arms , torsos and equipment (rifles ,RPG and radio packs) on sprues. I'll see if I can find them in my son's room Also nice to see you enjoying the GICOP threads, I know I do!
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Lt. and glossman,
Good morning. I believe that the 1st and 2nd Battalion Colours were back at Helpmaakar, where Splading headed to bring forward the remaining companies of 24th. Would be happy to do some research later when I get home.
Mike

Mike and glossman The Queen's Colours of the 1st Battalion 24th Foot are the Colours rescued by Melvill and not the Regimental Colours. The Regimental Colours of the 1/24th was with an outpost in Natal. The attached photo by artist Bud Bradshaw provides a more accurate picture of the Colours being rescued in it's black leather case.........The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Mike and glossman The Queen's Colours of the 1st Battalion 24th Foot are the Colours rescued by Melvill and not the Regimental Colours. The Regimental Colours of the 1/24th was with an outpost in Natal. The attached photo by artist Bud Bradshaw provides a more accurate picture of the Colours being rescued in it's black leather case.........The Lt.

That's a great pic LT and hopefully we will see something similar in a Matte finish in the WB catalogue.

 

[1879fanatic]

Now that's not a pleasant location to attach your pistol lanyard, boys!