Hi to one and all
As you might know the owner of Elan13 (Rob Lane) ran a poll recently asking what members would like to see sculpted , and after everyone voted the result was then sculpted and cast .
I was lucky enough to get a pre production casting from Rob and this is what I present here today to you .
The box art and PF offer was announced here by Rob:
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/9th-east-norfolk-officer-elan13-pf-bust-project.112299/
The subject depicts an officer from the Regt in a hot climate ( they served in Martinique in 1794 ) .......not much concession to the heat though , standards were maintained by officers !!
Lets have a bit of information on the Regiment
The Regiment was known as the Royal Norfolk Regiment for only twenty-four years. Initially, regiments were known by the name of their colonel, then in 1747 a numbering system was introduced and this Regiment became the 9th Foot.
The first link to Norfolk was made just under 100 years after the Regiment was formed and became The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment . In 1881 all numbered infantry regiments were given stronger geographical links and a fixed regimental depot. Thus the Regiment became 'The Norfolk Regiment' and Britannia Barracks were built in Norwich as headquarters for recruiting, training and accommodation for the soldiers.
Like all regiments the 9th Foot carried flags called Colours, so called because of the diverse colours chosen for different regiments. Colours were a rallying point for soldiers and to show the regiment's position to the generals directing a battle. They became important regimental symbols and were fiercely defended.
On display in the museum are the Saratoga Colours, so called because they were rescued from capture by the Americans at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
According to regimental tradition Queen Anne awarded the figure of Britannia to the Regiment for gallantry displayed at the Battle of Almanza in 1707. However, there is no documentary evidence for the award until 1799 when the Colonel of the 9th Foot received the following letter:
Sir, I have received His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief's directions to signify to you that His Majesty has been pleased to confirm to the ninth Regiment of Foot the distinction and privilege of bearing the figure "Britannia" as the badge of the Regiment.
I have, etc
(Signed) H Calvert
Adjutant General
The Royal Norfolk Regiment hold an anniversary on 25 April for the Battle of Almansa which they inherited along with the regimental nickname of the "Holy Boys" from the 9th Regiment of Foot. They gained the "Holy Boys" nickname during the Peninsular War by a Spanish soldier seeing the badge of Britannia on their cap badge as thinking it was the Virgin Mary.
Here are some books you might find of interest :
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Nap
As you might know the owner of Elan13 (Rob Lane) ran a poll recently asking what members would like to see sculpted , and after everyone voted the result was then sculpted and cast .
I was lucky enough to get a pre production casting from Rob and this is what I present here today to you .
As a result of PF involvement and Robs most kind offer to sculpt he is offering a massive reduction in the normal price of £25 to a wallet tickling £12 !!!
This normal price will be the website one for purchase after Euro Miniature Expo on 16/17th September.The box art and PF offer was announced here by Rob:
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/9th-east-norfolk-officer-elan13-pf-bust-project.112299/
The subject depicts an officer from the Regt in a hot climate ( they served in Martinique in 1794 ) .......not much concession to the heat though , standards were maintained by officers !!
Lets have a bit of information on the Regiment
The Regiment was known as the Royal Norfolk Regiment for only twenty-four years. Initially, regiments were known by the name of their colonel, then in 1747 a numbering system was introduced and this Regiment became the 9th Foot.
The first link to Norfolk was made just under 100 years after the Regiment was formed and became The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment . In 1881 all numbered infantry regiments were given stronger geographical links and a fixed regimental depot. Thus the Regiment became 'The Norfolk Regiment' and Britannia Barracks were built in Norwich as headquarters for recruiting, training and accommodation for the soldiers.
Like all regiments the 9th Foot carried flags called Colours, so called because of the diverse colours chosen for different regiments. Colours were a rallying point for soldiers and to show the regiment's position to the generals directing a battle. They became important regimental symbols and were fiercely defended.
On display in the museum are the Saratoga Colours, so called because they were rescued from capture by the Americans at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
The Regimental Chapel at Norwich Cathedral
Early battle honours:
Seven Years War (1756-1763)
Belleisle, Havanah
tFrench Revolutionary War (1793-1805)
Martinique(1794)
Peninsular War (1808-1814)
Rolica , Vimiera, Corunna, Busaco, Salamanca,Vittoria, St.Sebastian, Nive,Peninsula
Britannia
According to regimental tradition Queen Anne awarded the figure of Britannia to the Regiment for gallantry displayed at the Battle of Almanza in 1707. However, there is no documentary evidence for the award until 1799 when the Colonel of the 9th Foot received the following letter:
Horse Guards
30th July 1799
Sir, I have received His Royal Highness the Commander in Chief's directions to signify to you that His Majesty has been pleased to confirm to the ninth Regiment of Foot the distinction and privilege of bearing the figure "Britannia" as the badge of the Regiment.
I have, etc
(Signed) H Calvert
Adjutant General
The Royal Norfolk Regiment hold an anniversary on 25 April for the Battle of Almansa which they inherited along with the regimental nickname of the "Holy Boys" from the 9th Regiment of Foot. They gained the "Holy Boys" nickname during the Peninsular War by a Spanish soldier seeing the badge of Britannia on their cap badge as thinking it was the Virgin Mary.
The sculpt is based on the Right hand figure in the plate above
Here are some books you might find of interest :
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Nap
. I cannot wait to paint this one.
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