DUKE EDWARD LEONCOEUR

The model used for Edward is the limited edition Bretonnian genreral that came out with the last army box. He is, to my recollection, the only Bretonnian with a Roman style helmet crest. It gives him a very regal and unique appearance. I added some green stuff pennants and token to the model that make him look more like a real lord. At the butt end of his lance is his ladies favour showing a flower brocade. On his shield are two tokens, once from his daughter and one from his aunt, the queen. On his standard pole is the yellow pennant marking him as the kings personal champion.
His crest is the red and blue of the royal house with three lions on the blue field and a fleur de Lis on the red. All icons are ore, or gold, also in the style of the ruling house. As a member of the house he also has the dagged strip of white at the top. This marks him as a member in line for the throne.
The horse is a new colour for me. I have been studying the white horse in our pasture for some time and decided to try my hand at a more realistic looking white horse. This process saw me mixing some colours I have never combined to date, and to good effect.
Pattern work can be seen on the caparison, standard, caparison strapping, lance, girth strap, pennants and ribbons.
Originally I did this model as a Paladin Battle Standard Bearer on a Royal Pegasus but in the painting I embellished and the end product is Edward, the kings cousin.