tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post7128494361779886729..comments2024-03-28T01:23:12.670+00:00Comments on Not By Appointment: Flags of Prussian Garrison Regiment IDavid Morfitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-4151201583208638612014-09-21T22:00:17.973+00:002014-09-21T22:00:17.973+00:00Hi Jim,
Yes, I agree it would make a good mini-di...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Yes, I agree it would make a good mini-diorama (as would many of Spitzweg's paintings)! And yes, he looks distinctly afraid of whatever he is staring straight at! :-)<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />David.David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-38227621090797971402014-09-20T15:59:01.027+00:002014-09-20T15:59:01.027+00:00Hi David,
Looking at the Spitzweg painting again,...Hi David,<br /><br />Looking at the Spitzweg painting again, the fellow does look worried and surprised, like he did just spot your Austrian grenadiers. Forlorn "hope" gazing upon bad news! The muzzle-on view of the cannon is odd as well. The lines of the painting (cannon, embrasure, the soldier's anxious gaze lead straight to the viewer, he is scared of us!<br /><br />It would be fun to recreate this scene in miniatures.<br /><br />Best, Jim<br />Jiminhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163197311165054930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-7830247865502131782014-09-13T16:15:05.899+00:002014-09-13T16:15:05.899+00:00Hi Jim,
Thanks for dropping by. :-) Glad you like...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by. :-) Glad you like the flags. Frederick certainly simplified the flags for the later garrison regiments, although the earlier regiments had more complex flags - and, despite the very simple uniforms and "third-line" nature of the troops, also found plenty of very active uses for his garrison regiments!<br /><br />Glad you like the header too - it's another one from Carl Spitzweg. He had a quirky sense of humour, it seems, and I really like his style. This chap certainly looks a bit disturbed and could well be a Prussian - perhaps he's just seen Austrian grenadiers coming up a scaling ladder! ;-)<br /><br />Hope all's well.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />David.David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-90145729432779304712014-09-11T01:47:56.808+00:002014-09-11T01:47:56.808+00:00Hi David, Just dropped in to see more nice flags ...Hi David, Just dropped in to see more nice flags once again! Very elaborate pomp and circumstance about these ones. I find it a bit curious to see that the more simple, practical and somewhat "civilian" look of the uniform is not reflected by the elaborate flags. A very smart looking combination however and I bet they would look good on the table. <br /><br />I have to compliment you again on your choice of header illustration. ANOTHER sentry on duty on a somewhat neglected rampart. This one looks alert at the cannon, his cartridge box hanging open at the ready. All business, no languid lounging like the previous one. Must be a Prussian! Jiminhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163197311165054930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-12543573476362208002014-08-31T20:54:21.361+00:002014-08-31T20:54:21.361+00:00Hi Simmy,
Thanks; glad you like the flags and the...Hi Simmy,<br /><br />Thanks; glad you like the flags and the post. I shall be posting some more of the garrison regiments' flags and uniforms soon!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />David.David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-83626067873986816802014-08-31T20:38:10.461+00:002014-08-31T20:38:10.461+00:00Hello David,
once you have published a very inter...Hello David, <br />once you have published a very interesting post. <br />Little is known about the regiments of the Prussian garrison. <br />Beautiful flags and great pictures. <br />See you soon <br />SimmySimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104008335536126601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-46345018360655502492014-08-31T18:53:50.821+00:002014-08-31T18:53:50.821+00:00Thanks, Bill, I look forward to seeing them. :-)
...Thanks, Bill, I look forward to seeing them. :-)<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />David.David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-24737324666875095632014-08-31T17:53:10.917+00:002014-08-31T17:53:10.917+00:00Sir David, I shall indeed as soon as I get a new m...Sir David, I shall indeed as soon as I get a new memory chip for my camera...BillCapt Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-88165593387343387032014-08-31T16:30:17.316+00:002014-08-31T16:30:17.316+00:00Thanks, Bill. I'm glad they're being used ...Thanks, Bill. I'm glad they're being used and enjoyed! Will you be posting pictures? I'd love to see them in action.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />David.David Morfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016926084467625584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133987073420297016.post-52886074823715438602014-08-31T02:55:41.258+00:002014-08-31T02:55:41.258+00:00Sir David, Wonderful as usual. I just reflagged tw...Sir David, Wonderful as usual. I just reflagged two Prussian units with your Garrison flags Regt. III and V. They look marvelous! Thanks...BillCapt Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990089081015713972noreply@blogger.com