Embossed Victoria Cross Gallery Cards by Harry Payne (1858–1927) & Misc Crimean War Cards

 I've had these in a box unseen in many many years. I got them at the British Army Museum in 2001 and I'd gone back more recently, hoping to get more to no avail. Indeed, the clerks at the aforementioned Museum told me that had no idea what I was referring to and that they had no such thing in stock. [Edit 3/17/21: I learned today the name of the artist and that there are only 12 in this series so I do have them all.]

In any event - here are some quick snaps of them for your perusal. I have every intention of framing them properly. The first series depicts the heroic moment for which a Victoria Cross was awarded. Apologies for the glare and shadows. In no particular order and without comment: 

This second series of post cards came in a small set and are thoroughly modern I believe: 

 

 

I'm still on a long hobby break but the urge is returning ... please stay tuned. Thanks for looking!

15mm Napoleonic, Peninsula War, Pot Pouri

Another post featuring old figures from the vault. First are Battle Honours with a pair of shots featuring what they call "Insurrection Guerrillas". Based and spaced for Empire, these are among my early serious work, completed in the early 90s.

Next are parts of a supply convoy - a drover and some cows - I believe these are all Minifigs.

Normally I would balk at the wooden wheels. but it is Spain in the early 19th century after all. To get the oxen I don't think I had a choice here.

Powder or rum depending on who is defending this one.

To navigate the steep and treacherous trails of the Pyrenees, these mules and donkeys go single file. Donkeys at left are Minifigs, at right are Essex. Handlers are Minifigs.

Minifigs? Mule train from a different range - not sure which.

The ubiquitous 95th rifles - as for the Russian campaign stuff I had decided to double up everything, so by Empire standards, this is far more Rifles that ever served in one spot.

I also did up a units worth with skirmish order spacing, whereupon I would replace stands rather than spread out the close order stands.

These definitely could use another highlight as well as some Dullcoat.

Finally, the other regiment in the light brigade: the 71st. I didn't know then that the officers didn't have the tartan bands I meticulously painted around the base of their shakos.

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15mm Essex Colonial: Sudan British

These were painted easily over fifteen years ago but were on irregular uneven wooden bases. I rebased them to match the Mahdists I finished a couple weeks ago on steel 1/2" x 1/2" bases. The face/skin on the mounted officer was finished so I did the uniform and horse just yesterday to complete the unit.

This is the sole British unit I have for the Sudan period. These were to augment another players collection at game time.  I'll do Zulu War stuff before I do more with this period.

 

Nothing particular exciting about these.

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