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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Britains DSG 54mm English Lancers #1

This next set of Britains DSG Medieval figures I bought was called "English Lancers" but one of the six figures is actually a swordsman. Four of the lancers wear what I believe is a skull cap type helmet called a cervelliere  with chain mail protection extending from the bottom rim. This evolved into the Bascinet type helmet in which the armor itself extended downward from the back and side and had a more pointy top and came in many styles through the Medieval period. The lone warrior who looks like he's wearing an overturned garbage pail on his head is wearing a Crusader Helmet which also came in a variety of styles. In regards to the swordsman, it was pointed out in one of the hobby groups I'm in that he's holding the the sword in his left hand making him a south paw (aka lefty, left handed person) and his scabbard - which has another sword in it - is also on his left side. Left handed swordsmen would have their scabbards on their right side! Soooo, maybe our intrepid warrior is ambidextrous?? Just saying. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

















2 comments:

  1. I think the guys with the lances are lefties too. The thrusting hand with the power would be the back one.

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    1. Great observation! yes, upon closer examination they do appear to be lefty lancers! Thanx!!!

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