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Moving forward with the Slavonisch-Brooder Grenzer. . .

 

A few images "borrowed" (Ahem!) from the online world for artistic inspiration, cheif among them the Project Seven Years War (Kronoskaf) website.  Not sure where I stumbled across the digitized version of the Knoetel print, but I could hardly leave it out of this post. A veritable feast for the eyes it is.

The dark brown and blue uniform apparently worn by the Slavonisch-Brooder Grenzer during the latter part of the SYW has always struck me as highly attractive, but I plan to add a few splashes of other colors here and there to provide a bit of visual (and plausible) interest.  After all, one-time irregular troops in the field and all that. . .

Ok, following lunch and the current mug of coffee, it is time to begin.  As a non-fan of NFL football, I can't think of a nicer way to spend Superbowl Sunday afternoon and possibly evening.  I know, I know. . .  I plead much needed self-preservation given the current state of the world.

-- Stokes







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pancerni said…
An afternoon better spent. Stollen is prouder for it. Certainly did not miss much in the game.
3:11 AM
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