1048) 1x 40mm AWI 1779-1783 Lt. Col. Tarleton's British Loyalist Legion Standard

Description: 1x 40mm flag printed on high quality glossy photo paper. Cut out and glued to a 8cm metal pole with a sharp spear point. “Fight for King George III against the American rebels with Banastre Tarleton and his British Legion! The British Legion was one of the most effective and feared Loyalist units during the American Revolution. This flag is based on a background image in Sir Joshua Reynolds' painting of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. Much ink has been expended on determining whether this is just a stage prop Reynolds added to his painting, or if this flag was carried by the Legion. I take the position that such a distinct flag is a faithful representation of that used by Lt. Col. Tarleton. The details are unfortunately indistinct, and I traced as much detail from the original as was possible. Detail that Reynolds included are the "L" and wreath in the center, the crown above it, and two cannons near the flagstaff. The object in the white canton, however, is extremely indistinct, as all that can be identified is a bent neck and two wings. Most (including this illustrator previously) have identified it as a bird, type unknown. My analysis of the curved neck and hints of a mane suggest to me something more like the head of a winged Pegasus, wreathed in cloud and discharging two thunderbolts.“ Please also see my other EBAY offers and save postage when buying multiple items. Postage will only be charged once no matter how many banners/ flags you purchase. Therefore please use the shopping cart  when you buy multiple items in order that you do not pay too much postage. More AWI, Napoleonic and the following Dark Age Banners/Flags are also available: Arthurian British Kingdoms, Breton, Norman, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Pictish, Pagan Rus, Frankish, Hiberno Norse, Early and Late Saxon, Viking, Crusader, Templar, Hospitaller, El Cid Spanish, Moorish, Saracen, Mutatawwi‘a, Islamic Arab, Byzantine, Varangian, Russian, Timurid.Also ECW, TYW, Renaissance, Crimea, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings....

Price: 2.99 GBP

Location: London

End Time: 2024-12-25T10:23:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.27 GBP

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