I notice that your Infantry musicians are missing one important instrument, often thought to have been invented in the 19th century by Adolph Sax - it was in fact first invented by the Hessians in the 18th Century and known as the Hessian Sax.
I'm sure there's a Wikipedia entry to back me up on this
Most interesting Mark! I will post pics of my 18th century military band soon…
Here they are , a kind gift from Tidders some time back and painted by him-
Ah yes 6th and 9th from left, the lesser known Hessian sax. Splendid figures!
ReplyDeleteACW era rules from Featherstone includes bands http://prometheusinaspic.blogspot.com/2020/07/featherstonia-acw-rules.html
Interesting…
DeleteWhat a super gift! They're fabulous.
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They are splendid aren’t they!
DeleteAh the sweet martial music !
ReplyDeleteSo true. Band on the march…
DeleteNice to have some genuine Tidders in your collection... I wasn't aware Minifigs did an 18c band.
ReplyDeleteI think they may be Eureka actually.
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