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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/22/2574-110525045729.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

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: snagy on May 10, 2025, 10:26:45 AM

Christopher (Kristof) Frangepan, Croatian Dalmatian ban.
He did not take part in the Mohacs-battle, but was a famous contemporary warlord of Hungary.



(http://www.intflatfigures.org/BFFS/gallery/22/2574-100525101929.jpeg)


Have a nice weekend -
Sandor

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: merlino on May 10, 2025, 11:30:04 AM

compliments!  ;)

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: Hannibal on May 10, 2025, 11:57:12 AM

Muhteşem, Sandor !!!!

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: snagy on May 11, 2025, 05:20:15 AM

Thank you for your kind replies, Gentlemen!
However, your pronunciation Michel, is ein wenig Türkisch!!
(If I may say..!! ;) )
Have a nice day!
Sandor

Title: Re: Battle of Mohács 1526
Post by: Hannibal on May 11, 2025, 06:21:05 AM

One of the most famous sultans in the Ottoman Empire was Muhteşem Süleyman  (Soliman le Magnifique !) .... (the Magnificent)