Thursday, 16 May 2013

RP No 137 NYW Danish Sehested's Horse


Jens Maltesen Sehested was born in Stravanger in 1649. He was the Colonel of one of the three Danish Horse units present at the battle of the Boyne and led them later in Flanders. A report of the commanding General in  Norway in approx 1710 describes him as " a harmless old fellow who can, when necessary take charge of a squadron, but no more" Nevertheless he served with distinction against the Swedes in 1716. He died with the rank of Lieutenant-General in 1730.
An Allied camp roster from July 1696 shows the Danish Cavalry regt von See (earlier Sehested's) shows the coat and facing colour of unit white lined blue. I decided on a light grey coat lined blue. The flags were inspired by Clarence and Barry's Warfare flags. There has been a lot of chat on the League of Augsberg forum as to if the Danish Horse wore a breastplate. Its been agreed by the experts that they most probably did. I've used Cuirassier's as the command for these units, while the men are just the normal Essex figures.
At the recent re-enactment of the Boyne, they didn't make it into contact, stopping in the middle ofthe river unable or was it unwilling to cross????








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39 comments:

  1. Unknown16 May 2013 at 09:17

    A nice-looking unit and (as always) with interesting historical background - thanks, Ray!

    PS: I miss the mule from the old wallpaper.
    :-)

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  2. The Angry Lurker16 May 2013 at 09:36

    I'm losing to will to live!

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  3. TamsinP16 May 2013 at 09:38

    That's a nice looking regiment Ray.

    who knows, maybe if they hadn't stopped halfway across the river they might have prevented Fran's victorious retreat?

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    1. BigLee16 May 2013 at 10:54

      Let put the record straight...it wasn't a victorious retreat. His forces took a whooping, they just lasted longer than the historical units did.

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  4. Dalauppror16 May 2013 at 09:39

    Greate looking Unit Ray !

    Good with the historical background !

    Best regards Michael

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  5. Schedler Vincent 16 May 2013 at 09:46

    Great looking Ray , and allays good paint .
    Cheers

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  6. Jonas M16 May 2013 at 09:48

    Very nice Ray!

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  7. Clint16 May 2013 at 09:49

    Another excellent unit from the mighty brush of Ray. You continue to inspire me.

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  8. Sgt Steiner16 May 2013 at 09:57

    Is there no end to these units :-)
    Super looking as ever

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  9. Simon Quinton 16 May 2013 at 10:10

    Great looking Regiment Ray, Nice to see the history of them to.

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  10. Melanie16 May 2013 at 10:11

    Look great & love the story!

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  11. Phil16 May 2013 at 10:31

    Great looking Danish regiment Ray!!
    Phil.

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  12. Markus Schenk16 May 2013 at 10:34

    Great Unit, and an also interesting background....show us more please..

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  13. Rodger16 May 2013 at 10:50

    A top looking unit Ray! Great paintwork.

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  14. BigLee16 May 2013 at 10:54

    Nice one mate. All the forces represented in the Boyne game look excellent.

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  15. Alex J. Cavanaugh16 May 2013 at 11:30

    Excellent job on the figures. They didn't want to cross the river - did you paint a fear of water into those horses?

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  16. Luckyjoe16 May 2013 at 12:33

    Nice looking unit. The flags are very well done (as usual) and the unit history was very interesting. "Harmless old fellow", must have really inspired the troops. :)

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  17. DEZMOND16 May 2013 at 13:29

    good job, Ray

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  18. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)16 May 2013 at 13:40

    They look great Ray and I really like the banner with a wreath in it!

    Christopher

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  19. Lead Legion16 May 2013 at 14:26

    Funnily enough, the French said something similar about Blucher too! And he was leading cavalry charges at 73!

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  20. Zabadak16 May 2013 at 16:59

    Another good looking unit Ray; could their reluctance have anything to do with who was on the side ?

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  21. Michael Awdry16 May 2013 at 17:01

    A smashing looking band of chaps Ray.

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  22. Unknown16 May 2013 at 17:32

    I can tell you are back in your happy place with these figures Ray. Fine job of painting sir!

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  23. DeanM16 May 2013 at 17:50

    Another fine unit of cavalry, Ray. I would be happy to command a squadron. Best, Dean

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  24. Juan Mancheño16 May 2013 at 19:48

    Very fine unit, Ray. Your blog is a very good place to find information about this conflict! Thank you a lot.

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  25. D416 May 2013 at 21:34

    The blue flag is a bit.. plain.. I think I'm spoiled

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  26. Jay16 May 2013 at 22:19

    Great work Ray. 1st time I can remember that you have a prancing mounted horse wearing a knee brace. You're a sly one Battle Ax.

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  27. Monty16 May 2013 at 23:13

    Great looking fellows, Ray, and I love the historical background you post up with your units. I especially loved the appraisal by Sehested's boss, OUCH! Lets hope none of my annual employee appraisals survives 500 years into the future.

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  28. david bromley17 May 2013 at 12:24

    Never trust the cavalry! They only show up for the glory or when the infantry has already done the heavy lifting! ;)
    Great looking unit!

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  29. Steve-the-Wargamer17 May 2013 at 12:31

    Nice stuff and appreciate the history - it really brings them to life I find....

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