The photos that caught my attention were those of a group from the National Army Museum's 'War and the Sikhs' project. This has involved training up members of the Sikh community as living history re-enactors (as the 15th Ludhiana Sikh Regiment, who will be travelling around the country doing educational events commemorating the Sikh contribution to World War I - more details on the NAM website.
The following photos come from The National Army Museum.
The big feller was obviously 'excused boots'! |
Other re-enactors are available... |
Anyway, I'm going to bump my Perry Sikhs back onto the painting list. (I put them on one side when the Analogue Painting challenge started last December, and haven't revisited them since). It doesn't mean that they'll get done, but it's nice to remember that they're there!
Yes they are just a little bit different but for me as a kid it was the Gurkhas.
ReplyDeleteStout fellows all. I first became besotted with Sikh's after reading Ian Hernon's "Britains Forgotten Wars".
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of the Sikhs, as well. Reading The Peshawar lancers by S.M. Stirling had a bit to do with it. And they are different. Great warrior culture history, too. I have a force for my Flames of War army - Indian infantry, MGs, and mortars. I also have some for VSF games that are in desperate need of painting.
ReplyDeleteI also like Sikhs in British service, though I ended up with Bengal infantry for the Sudan. Looking forward to seeing yours
ReplyDeleteReally hood photos as well, I suspect we may see a small rash of Sikh units..
ReplyDeleteYes, I've painted my share of Sikhs too and have ordered some from the new Artizan NW Frontier range. I am, apparently, 1/64 Sikh, not that you can tell, although I did used to love Phileas Fogg Punjab Puri, a sadly extinct snack!
ReplyDeleteFor me it was the Malakand Field Force.
ReplyDeleteI am very glad the contributions of the Sikhs are being recognized.