Pike & Musket

And now for something completely different ... A touch of chivalry even in the midst of a Civil War ... A bold cavalier takes the hand of a pretty young maiden during one of the short interludes between battles and skirmishes.

Bible in one hand and drawn sword in the other this stern-faced dismounted “Ironside” is sure to get his message of “fire and brimstone” across to his fellow troopers. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/preacher-p-9955.html#sthash.RITGpbY6.dpuf

Mathew Hopkins was a self-appointed witch-hunter whose career flourished during the major upheavals caused by the English Civil War. Although never officially sanctioned by Parliament, he prowled far and wide across East Anglia conducting investigations, trials and executions from 1644-1647. More than 300 unfortunate people, mostly women, fell victim to his deadly inquisitions with more being hanged and burned than in all of the previous 100 years! Our figure shows him in Parliamentary garb and wearing a black cloak and hat and carrying both a volume of Parish records ... and a sword. He was memorably played by legendary horror film villain, Vincent Price in “Witchfinder General”, a 1968 British horror movie.

A brave and energetic Parliamentary cavalry officer who before the war was a Member of Parliament. Here, he sits atop his mount calmly assessing the situation - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/captain-horse-nathaniel-fiennes-xclusive-p-9639.html#sthash.xgzIMZf3.dpuf

In England, around the same time, duels between armies took precedence over personal disagreements. Here one of Cromwell’s “Ironsides” fights it out with a dismounted Royalist cavalier. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/english-civil-duellists-p-10502.html#sthash.tTCPPG2N.dpuf

Cardinal Richlieu, the “Red Eminence”, and the power behind King Louis XIII. Often known as the King’s “First Minister” he wielded enormous power and influence not just in France but throughout Europe at that time. He is also a leading character in Alexander Dumas’ “Three Musketeers” and the Musketeers main antagonist. We show him at the height of his power...sword drawn and wearing a suit of armour always prepared to defend what he believes is in France’s best interest. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/cardinal-p-9636.html#sthash.nQInvO9R.dpuf

This dismounted trooper carries both sword and pistol. He wears the distinctive “lobster-pot” helmet with the protective steel face visor raised. Under his armoured cuirass he wears the heavy buff leather long jacket. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/trooper-wpistol-p-8643.html#sthash.tXgmYuS0.dpuf

The majority of muskets used in the Civil War were “matchlocks”. Our “Musketeer” uses his forked “rest” to steady his weapon. Extra ammunition was carried in a cross belt “bandoleer” which usually had 12 or more small wooden containers each with enough powder for a single round.
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Henry Tillier was of a French Huguemont family and an officer in Charles I's army when it fought in Ireland in 1642. In 1643 he was promoted Colonel and raised his own regiment from the Dublin garrison which crossed over to England in 1644 on the King’s side. Their green coats marked them out as proud Irishmen ... as is our drummer.

Raised in London for the Earl of Essex’s Parliamentary Army they were easily recognized on the battlefield by their red coat with blue cuffs.

Rupert was a noted German soldier and nephew of King Charles I of England.

One of King Charles’ own Staff Officers, Sir Richard Pembroke posing in typical , confident “Cavalier” fashion.

A second version of the previous figure… This time, our Parliamentary Officer carries the “Commonwealth Flag” of 1649, adopted by Cromwell’s Army two years before the actual end of the Civil War in 1651. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/commonwealth-flag-bearer-english-civil-p-10094.html#sthash.my8730E0.dpuf

An advancing officer of the King Charles ‘ own “Lifeguard Regiment of Foot”. Over his right shoulder he carries the Regimental Colour… In his left hand a pistol. - See more at: http://www.kingandcountry.com/kings-lifeguard-standard-english-civil-p-10092.html#sthash.Uhh7ia3a.dpuf