Description: USED 1066 (Norman Conquest) LOOSE "Saxon Housecarle" (90mm) PAINTED Metal Figure, by Poste Militaire Miniatures (#SH1) Packaging Condition: NO original packaging or literature (will be secure)This white metal figure (w/shield, sword and battle axe) is assembled and painted (see pics)Made in 1977 (England)Sculpted by Ray Lamb1:18 scale (90mm/9cm)This figure depicts a Saxon Housecarle in during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century (1066 AD)A housecarl was a non-servile manservant or highly-disciplined, household bodyguard in medieval Northern Europe. The institution originated amongst the Norsemen of Scandinavia, and was brought to Anglo-Saxon England by the Danish conquest in the 11th century. They were well-trained, and paid as full-time soldiers. In England, the royal housecarls had a number of roles, both military and administrative, and they fought under Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. The term entered the English language when Svein Forkbeard and Cnut the Great conquered and occupied Anglo-Saxon England. Housecarls were only one group of paid soldiers or hired men who fought for England before the Norman Conquest. The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.Ray Lamb (UK) made his name known by winning in 1973 at the BMSS with his "Chasseur à Cheval". Ray started sculpting some 75mm for Hinchliffe in 1973; also a Taisho Samourai in 150mm. In 1975, he founded his own "Poste Militaire" brand; creating mostly 90mm. Other sculptors included J. Hullis, D. Hansen, K. Durham, and Mike Good.Minor scratches on battle axe handle (see pic)Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 49 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Size: 90mm (9cm)
Scale: 1:18
Material: Metal
Year Manufactured: 1977
MPN: SH1
Vintage: Yes
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Brand: Poste Militaire Miniatures
Type: Figure
Era: Norman Conquest (1066)
Sculptor: Ray Lamb
Packaging: Without Packaging
Model: Saxon Housecarle
Theme: Militaria
Features: Carefully Packed, Painted, With Stand
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
