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Re: Dragoons on the march.

Vox Vulgaris sound good - and there are many others ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5cQwOgGjZY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8B2DYGahhg

etc., etc.


BTW, regarding "Over the Hills and Far Away" - the Sharpe version isn't in line with the WSS at all but, as you may know, the song itself is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Hills_and_Far_Away_(traditional_song)

As for the text, Farquhar - who was a recruiting officer himself for a time - is our man ("The Recruiting Officer", 1706).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Farquhar

Re: Dragoons on the march.

Yes, I did actually know that, the early 18thC is a particularly fertile period for those type songs, High Germany being another.

Re: Dragoons on the march.

Dear Steve and Mark,

Like you both I was immediately taken with the range of poses, both interesting and useful.

The mix of sizes of the horses is an excellent feature too, as you note Mark.

Top stuff Strelets!

Regards, James

p.s. I can't help the 'petty' and historically ignorant comment that they look like they a group of 'wee Willie winkies' going for a nocturnal ride!!

Re: Dragoons on the march.

James Fisher


p.s. I can't help the 'petty' and historically ignorant comment that they look like they a group of 'wee Willie winkies' going for a nocturnal ride!!
I sense that the 'gentlemen' of a French Dragoon unit might greet a 'Wee Willy winky' taunt, even a well-meaning one, with a well-directed volley or two, James!! But I agree that, in military terms, the headgear is less fearsome than some/most 'hats' of the 'Horse and Musket' era. Difficult to imagine French Napoleonic Dragoons wearing this headgear into battle I think.:relaxed:

Re: Dragoons on the march.

I'd deserve it too, Mark!

These are going to be perfect for me as Polish-Commonwealth dragoons in 'western' uniform for the Great Northern War.

Beauty again Strelets!

James

Re: Dragoons on the march.

Beautiful figures - even if not in one of my eras.

Re: Dragoons on the march.

Congratulations Strelets! Another exciting addition to the range. Really looking forward to seeing more complete sets being announced. This WSS range just keeps on impressing and I'm sure you must be dragging in many collectors who would have originally not wanted to collect a new era! Hopefully your sales numbers reflect well with these new releases and keep encouraging you to develop this range further.