Decided to go with two hussars from different periods. I did not do much, those are mostly placeholders except faces

I have those for the late version (posted before):





But only this illustration for the early version:

the first reminded me of this

Something like that, but I want to show the stem of the sword...

For the later version, I have that huge badge more or less prepared

Great, fantastic face expression on the bust no. 2. But he also has a too short upper arm. But I suppose you're going to modify it. Otherwise very nice work so far ...

Good start on a great pair of busts.

Sure
I started hands unusual way : I knew how the fist should be positioned (drawing sword) - so the rest is just fast and badly positioned. Will fix that

Not much, busy with other stuff, but still some small progress: