Sir Richard Fitzsimon (1295-1349) 

In 1344 Edward III appointed him under the Earl of Derby. He was Prince Edward´s standard bearer at the battle of Crecy, who put down the banner and drew his sword to stand over the prince when strucks down, shouting "Edward and St George, to the kings son", and when support arrived again raised the banner. Knight of the Garter 1348, Founder Member, Stall 16.

The Battle of Crecy (26 August 1346), was an english victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War. It was the first of three faous English successes during the conflict, followed by Poitiers in 1356 and Agincourt in 1415.

Refence of the ALYMER printed catalogue, BF 4

54 mm white metal figure, assembled with tin welding; some figures may have small pieces of brass or copper. Hand-painted toy soldier with glossy finishment, matt finishment on request at no additional cost (request in comments when placing order).  Delivery times are aproximated and may change due to accumulation of work. Non contratual photography to being a craftsman product. The production stand my be different from the one fotographed. Hand made produced and painted in Spain.