Little Big Men Studios Wars of the Roses Yorkist Banners – 28mm Scale

Little Big Men Studios (LBMS) provides the definitive command centerpiece for late medieval wargaming with these 28mm scale Wars of the Roses Yorkist Banners (Sheet #2). Meticulously illustrated by studio artist Steve Hales, these ultra-high-definition artwork transfers are printed in rich, vibrant color to accurately capture the detailed quartering and intricate armorial tapestries of 15th-century royalty. For the dedicated hobbyist, this upgrade sheet completely eliminates the difficulty of freehand painting complex medieval heraldry, ensuring your Yorkist nobility and vanguard units command an authentic, museum-quality presence on the tabletop. This specialized sheet (Code WOTR 2) features 6 large double-sided square banners representing prominent Yorkist commanders who fought at the climactic Battle of Towton in 1461. The pack includes the personal royal standard of King Edward IV, alongside the arms of the "Kingmaker" Earl of Warwick, Sir John Wenlock, Sir John Dinham, Lord Fauconberg, and the Duke of Norfolk. Designed with universal multi-range compatibility, these flags wrap cleanly around plastic, metal, or brass-wire standard poles across all major 28mm miniature lines, making them an essential heraldic upgrade for Wars of the Roses and late Hundred Years' War armies. Features & Specifications Brand: Little Big Men Studios Scale: 28mm (1:56) Category: Wars of the Roses / Medieval Heraldry Product Type: Double-Sided Paper/Waterslide Command Banners Sheet Code: WOTR 2 Contents: 6 large double-sided square banners depicting key Yorkist commanders at the Battle of Towton (1461). Nobility Included: King Edward IV (Royal Arms of England & France), Earl of Warwick, Sir John Wenlock, Sir John Dinham, Lord Fauconberg, and the Duke of Norfolk. Compatibility: Universal fit designed for all major 28mm plastic and metal medieval ranges (Perry Miniatures, Victrix, Gripping Beast, Wargames Atlantic). Packaging: Protective card backing enclosed in a clear, lightweight poly sleeve for damage-free online delivery. Dimensions: Overall sheet measures 3.6” W x 5.25” H. Use Cases: Developed for historical rulesets such as Never Mind the Billhooks, Saga (Age of Chivalry), Warhammer Historical, Hail Caesar, and custom medieval dioramas. Tip: To achieve realistic cloth rippling before permanently setting the banner, lightly moisten the sheet and wrap it around the flagpole. While damp, gently shape natural folds and waves into the fabric using the rounded handle of a paintbrush, then brush with a thin layer of matte varnish once completely dry. Recommended Essentials Command Group Dressing: Complete your faction bases by pairing your command stands with Gamers Grass winter or dead tufts to simulate the snowstorm and freezing mud of the Towton battlefield. Combined Arms Heraldry: Deploy your noble standards alongside massed ranks of Perry Miniatures or Victrix retainers, archers, and men-at-arms to clearly distinguish your vanguard and battlegroup lines. Weathering the Storm: Lightly drybrush a soft off-white or stipple a thinned earth wash along the lower edges of the folded banner after sealing to replicate campaign weathering, frost, and battle grime. Maintenance & Care: Use a brand-new blade in your Precision Hobby Knife against a steel ruler to cut along the outer boundary lines, preventing tearing along the backing paper.