In Robert Hall's book on Dutch flags and uniforms 1685-1715 he cites a statement from August Kühn (based on an unknown source) that "Huguenot regiments had black flags with white crosses and the emblems of the country which supported the regiment" and following that statement I have put together a couple of possible designs for British Huguenot regimental flags. They are probably ludicrously elaborate compared with the operational reality of the army in the 1690s but, if we are going to give our troops flags, then they should at least be impressive!
Spectacular David.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They do work quite well, don't they? :-)
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David.
That flag is EPIC! Nicely done
ReplyDeleteThank you! There is something very striking about them. :-)
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David.
That is a cracker David, speculative or not it i a cracking flag, very nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donnie. I look forward to seeing it on wargames tables! :-)
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David.
Very nice Flags david.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Thank you, Willz. :-) Black, white and red do go well together...
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David.
Your flags are always a thing of beauty and your sustained output is an inspiration to us all. I'm now thinking of gaming in this period because of your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Very kind of you to say so. It is good to inspire interest. :-)
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David.
Now that really is an absolute cracker there David:)! I can certainly see this and a previous one being used with my 18thC ImagiNations forces. One more like this and then I'll have a full Brigade's worth!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. :-) If they didn't have flags as good as these (and I strongly suspect they didn't!) then they jolly well should have had. Apparently the Huguenots were pretty badly treated by William and were usually last in line for pay and equipment.
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David.
Beauties!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray. They were fun to produce; a dose of Semi-ImagiNations work is good for the soul! ;-)
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David.