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  • The figures are Elite Miniatures Prussian cuirassiers and include one Foundry standard bearer carrying the Garde du Corps' distinctive vexilum style banner.

    Archive 2008-02-01 Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • The figures are Elite Miniatures Prussian cuirassiers and include one Foundry standard bearer carrying the Garde du Corps' distinctive vexilum style banner.

    Der Alte Fritz is back Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • I will be using the Foundry vexilum bearer along with the Elite Miniatures troopers.

    Prussian Cavalry Review - King's Birthday Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • I have the third sqd of the Garde du Corps ready for painting and recently received the vexilum figure from the Foundry - they are the only ones who make it.

    Prussian Cavalry Review - King's Birthday Der Alte Fritz 2008

  • The regiment has a unique Roman-style vexilum banner as shown in the picture below.

    Frederick's Garde du Corps Der Alte Fritz 2008

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  • Etymology:

    Latin; akin to Latin velum curtain, awning

    Date:

    1726

    1 : a square flag of the ancient Roman cavalry

    2 : the web or vane of a feather

    May 30, 2009

  • See vexillum.

    May 31, 2009