Italians in the livery of Sigismondo Malatesta, 15th century

[Druzhina]

'Hesperides' by Basinio de' Basini of Parma, Italy, Bodleian Library, Oxford, MS. Canon. Class. Lat. 81, 1457-1468AD
A story illustrated with soldiers in 15th century costume.
Combat at a castle. 'Hesperides' by Basinio de' Basini of Parma
Navy and army besieging a castle. 'Hesperides' by Basinio de' Basini of Parma (their short pikes are used two-handed)
Italian camp and army. 'Hesperides' by Basinio de' Basini of Parma
Italian army on the march with musicians and pack-horses. 'Hesperides' by Basinio de' Basini of Parma The livery $ can be seen on the lower back of some infantry tunics.


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15th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Leman]

That's very informative and will help with painting my condotta troops.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice job there our D

[Techno]

 

Cheers - Phil

[Druzhina]

Note the two elephants on the trumpeter's banners. In the Chapel of the ancestors, there is a pair of Malatesta elephants and howdah with coats-of-arms and portrait.

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Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Druzhina]

Note the two elephants on the trumpeter's banners. In the Chapel of the ancestors, there is a pair of Malatesta elephants and howdah with coats-of-arms and portrait.

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Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Leman]

SW that's four elephants then.