British Colours & Standards 1747-1881 (1): Cavalry (Elite) (Pt.1) [Paperback]

Ian Sumner (Author), Richard Hook (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Elite | Publication Date: September 25, 2001

In this first of a two-part sequence a respected vexillologist describes, explains and illustrates a wide variety of the standards and guidons carried during the 18th and 19th centuries by British Household, Regular, Yeomanry and Volunteer cavalry units. The successive regulations between 1747 and 1868 are supported by tables of 'ancient badges' and battle honours; by many examples of non-regulation practice (in the cavalier tradition of the British cavalry); and by ten dazzling plates by Richard Hook, detailing some 35 flags in full colour.

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About the Author

Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manchester. He originally trained as a librarian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but is now a freelance author. His previous work for Osprey includes three Men-at-Arms titles on the French Army 1914-45; he has also written several books on the history of the East Riding of Yorkshire, where he now lives with his wife.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (September 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841762008
• ISBN-13: 978-1841762005
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,211,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)