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Post by larryr on Apr 14, 2020 21:17:05 GMT
Classified as Cv. Google Defined as; in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood or a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel. What have other folks used to represent this unit? I could order a pack of Essex Shieldless Medium Cav. or Mounted Sergeants in Conical Helms and Cloth Tunic, with Kite Shield & Lance on Unarmoured Horse. Would either of those work? I am open to suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Larry
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Post by ammianus on Apr 14, 2020 22:29:55 GMT
Gross varlets? My neighbors.
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Post by Roland on Apr 15, 2020 0:18:35 GMT
Oh my no. 1401-1445. Kite shields are centuries out of date ( as are conical helms in France). In fact after about 1415-1420 shields themselves are largely disregarded. Shieldless cavalry with brigandine, gambeson, chainmail, plate grieves or any mix of these elements should do nicely. For the period you're interested in representing, take a look at Corvus Belli miniatures.I think they have several mounted MAAs that would represent the grade level of cavalry you're seeking nicely.
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Post by larryr on Apr 15, 2020 12:47:19 GMT
Thanks Roland, I appreciate the response. Not wholly interested in that time period but want to flesh out as many HYW lists as I can and that was one of the last units. I know its heresy and I may take some small liberties with timelines have given myself an ulcer building out 1000 Napoleonic figures!!
My next question is on the use of the word "detached". I know what that means in modern times but not sure what it means for DBA.. any thoughts?
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Post by lkmjbc on Apr 15, 2020 13:03:12 GMT
Sure....
Just use lesser armored men-at-arms from the early 1400's. Some heater type shields would still be in use, but not by everyone. Horses would be unarmored.
I some cases these guys would fight with the rest of the Men-at-Arms. In other cases they were told to deploy in their own group... thus detached.
I hope that helps.
JOe Collins
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Post by larryr on Apr 15, 2020 14:07:46 GMT
Thanks Joe, appreciate the response, it does help. So detached can be either or and not "always" detached?
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