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Title: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: snagy on April 28, 2025, 10:55:39 AM
Friends,
let me show two recently painted figures from the Mohács set of Offizin Gerstenhauer  (previously Kieler Zinnfiguren).
First the figure C14 of a Hungarian baron and the figure of a Hungarian bagpiper C15).
The figures - at least the figure of the bagpiper - should represent the musician BEFORE the battle, since there was no mood and place for making merry thereafter.
The battle ended up with a disastrous Hungarian defeat wherein about 18 000 Hungarian soldiers have been killed by the Ottoman army .
The king, Louis II died and died the majority of the Hungarian aristocrats (barons), the majority of the Hungarian prelates (bishops).


(http://www.intflatfigures.org/BFFS/gallery/22/2574-280425102552.jpeg)
(http://www.intflatfigures.org/BFFS/gallery/22/2574-280425102620.jpeg)


I have to mention that Mr. Gerstenhauer, who at present manages the Kieler Zinnfiguren, is a very nice gentleman, it is a pleasure to contact him.
Have a nice day-
Sandor

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: johnr on April 29, 2025, 08:48:24 AM
Very nice, interesting subject didn't realise they used bagpipes. look forward to seeing any additions.
Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: John Alberts on April 29, 2025, 01:39:26 PM
Indeed, interesting and nicely painted; good work