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by Meic123
Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: Market place
Topic: WSS Collection for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 6996

WSS Collection for Sale

I'm preparing to put my WSS collection up for sale. There are WSS Prussians (Ebor Miniatures) and French and British (Front Rank). Some of the collection has been shown on this forum, for pictures please see my blog: https://meicwargames.blogspot.com/search/label/WSS%20Prussians Serious offers consi...
by Meic123
Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession
Replies: 14
Views: 12184

Re: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession

Not at all, anything I can answer pm away :D
by Meic123
Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession
Replies: 14
Views: 12184

Re: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession

Hi turrabear, no problem with the delay, I've just found time to catch up; and more than pleased if I can help in any little way. The reference to light companies was in the text, but not applicable to the War of Spanish Succession, apologies not one of my more lucid periods : :oops: Would love to s...
by Meic123
Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: BLB3 - Cards?
Replies: 12
Views: 18026

Re: BLB3 - Cards?

Really love the idea of random events, even if I'm on the receiving end of a particular misfortune. Would prefer playing cards, but more than happy with whatever you guys produce.
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession
Replies: 14
Views: 12184

Re: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession

Found some information in 'That Astonishing Infantry' The History of the Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689-2006, Michael Glover and Jonathon Rile, 2008 Pen & Sword Military, states that the white hackle was worn when the 23rd Foot were designated a fusilier regiment. it is also noted that the only exceptio...
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession
Replies: 14
Views: 12184

Re: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession

The Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh in Brecon, states that in 1714 the regiment were called, The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Welsh Fusiliers. If my suspicion that the blue facings are connected with the the designation "Royal", then I'd go with white until 1714.
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession
Replies: 14
Views: 12184

Re: Ingoldsbys/sabibes 23rd foot war of spanish succession

From what I understand the 23rd Foot were designated fusiliers in 1702. Regarding the head gear that's an interesting question, and I haven't a definitive answer. I'm certain that the war memorial in Wrexham displays one of the soldiers in a tricorn which may or may not be historically based on the ...
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: Baranyay Hussars
Replies: 2
Views: 4226

Re: Baranyay Hussars

Lovely :D I've always had a soft spot for Austrian armies.
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Beneath the Lily Banners
Topic: The adventures of Arthur Rawdon the ---- of the North
Replies: 25
Views: 45424

Re: The ---- of the North: The Break of Dromore pt. 1

Fantastic :!:
Looking forward to the next thrilling instalment :D

Meic
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 5
Views: 9159

Re: Hello

Thanks, looking forward to frequenting the forum.

Cheers

Meic
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS British
Replies: 13
Views: 9041

Re: WSS British

Thank you. More to come.

Cheers

Meic
by Meic123
Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS Prussians
Replies: 10
Views: 7639

Re: WSS Prussians

Thank you. More soon as I've started painting WSS again.

Cheers

Meic
by Meic123
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS British
Replies: 13
Views: 9041

Re: WSS British

Thank you for your kind comment. Hoping to add more soon, just have to get another project out of the way first.

Meic
by Meic123
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS French
Replies: 16
Views: 12298

Re: WSS French

Thank you very much appreciated.

Meic
by Meic123
Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Wargaming the period 1660-1721
Topic: WSS British
Replies: 13
Views: 9041

Re: WSS British

Earl of Angus's Regiment of Foot (later 26th 'Cameronian' Regiment of Foot). Cheers Meic https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--I8h3-FI2Og/WSLa0d-1f9I/AAAAAAAAFCE/Oo2QQsgFnoMAVMwylxOJQzGiI1vEnKkVgCEw/s1600/P1090361.JPG https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WbdDVHC_pKQ/WSLa0mwt72I/AAAAAAAAFCE/tLsXigMBRWootZg8WorPa90ls1iID...