Aulerci Diablintes Tribesmen X

Aulerci Diablintes Tribesmen 

Completed another unit for my Aulerci Diablintes tribe. Figures are 28mm Victrix miniatures with LBM transfers. A few individual shots

Gilbert and Robert de Umfraville, Earl of Angus

Another Anglo Scottish spear unit completed this week, a little different as they fought for the English predominantly.

Gilbert de Umfraville, Earl of Angus was a minor when his father died and was a ward of Simon de Montfort, he fought with Simons Rebels at Evesham and was pardoned by King Henry III. He later fought in the welsh wars in 1276. He adhered to Margret if Norway’s claim to the Scottish crown and participated on the English campaign in 1296. After John Balloil was exiled in 1296 his lost the title of Earl of Angus, but was still referred to as the Earl of Angus.

Robert de Umfraville inherited the empty title in 1308 remaining Loyal to Edward III. He was summoned to the coronation of King Edward II of England in February 1308. He was Joint Lieutenant and Guardian of Scotland from 21 June 1308, and appointed to treat for peace with the Scots on numerous occasions. He fought at the Battle of Bannockburn, and was taken prisoner after the battle by Robert Bruce, but soon released. In 1316 he was commissioned to treat with the Scots for a truce. He never reconciled with Robert and remained in England on his estates, forfeiting his property and title. His son Gilbert tried to recover his estates backing the Balloil cause in 1332.

I plan to also portray Gilbert as a squire for Evesham as part of my Barons wars project.

Miniatures are from the Claymore and Anteluvian miniatures ranges

Scottish Archers Bannockburn and 100 YW

Some more Scots off the desk, two units of archers fir my Scottish Wars of Independence armies.
The figures are from the Antediluvian and claymore ranges and are a real joy to paint.

Theses guys can also double for the early part of the 100yw also. Beavering away on a few more schiltrons which should be completed in the middle of the week.

 Cheers
Matt

Earl of Athol, Scottish Shiltron

Earl of Athol, John of Strathbogie (c. 1266 – 7 November 1306 he was warden and Justiciar of Scotland. He fought for King John Baillol the Scottish side at the battle of Dunbar 1296, where he was captured along with 150 knights and Squires, he then served Edward I in the Flanders campaign. He joined Robert the Bruce’s rebellion in 1306 and was present at the coronation of Robert. He fought at the battle of Methven in 1306 and was taken prisoner, sentenced to hang by Edward I. He was  hung in London tower, then his body was burnt and his head fixed on London bridge.

His Son David, 10th Earl of Strathbogie rebelled against Robert the Bruce and was banished, he joined the English camp, along with other Scots who backed the Comyn/Baillol cause. In 1325 he was commander of the English troops in Gascony.

Miniatures are a mix of claymore and Anteluvian miniatures. I must pick up some more purple flowers but I cannot remember who make these ones......

Cheers

Matt