New from Sarnia - another VC

[PLG]

Hi all
Here is the last release for 2019 - another holder of the VC, this time an earlier one; from the Crimean War. John Prettyjohns VC who was the first member of the Royal Marines to receive the VC.
This is a portrait of him.


These next 3 are of the bust:



while this last is of the detailed insignia on his left sleeve.


the bust also included full painting details of his medals, which are (anti clockwise from the VC): VC; British Crimea Medal with clasps for Balaclava, Inkerman & Sebastapol; Turkish Crimea Medal; Long Service & Good conduct medal; Sardinian Crimea Medal: China Medal (1857) with clasp for Canton.
(at that time VCs awarded to naval personnel had a blue ribbon, and as a Royal Marine he wore his VC with a blue medal). it is unusual to see a VC blue ribbon on a red jacket.

it is available form my website for £20.00 plus postage.
https://sarnia-miniatures.co.uk/p/john-prettyjohns-vc

I welcome any feedback
Peter

 

[Joe55]

I can see Kevin all over this one!

Joe

 

[Barrie Harris]

Interesting choice , Good detailing on the uniform .
Sure to paint up well, Yes Kevin will jump at him I' m sure (As above )

Barrie(Newbee)

 

[MCPWilk]

Superbly done. Interesting how the medals were worn somewhat haphazardly at the time. I would have liked to see the arms with hands on the belt as in the illustration, which would have given us the full badge.

Mike

 

[Nap]

I can see Kevin all over this one!

Joe

Interesting choice , Good detailing on the uniform .
Sure to paint up well, Yes Kevin will jump at him I' m sure (As above )

Barrie(Newbee)

Hi Guys

I will be jumping ...a little ? .......but got to get Crimbo presents for Mrs Nap first ....unfortunately she won't accept resin .........


good to see a redcoated VC and with the blue ribbon as well

got a few ideas on him .....agree with Mikes comments ref arms

Possibly the shoulders look a bit too wide looking at the reference

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[PLG]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the supportive comments.

The reason why I didn't include arms is becasue it turns it more into a half-figure than a traditional bust, but I see what you mean.

Nap - there is one wrapped and ready.

Peter