Early Achaemenid armies would have employed cavalry in large numbers, its was said to have been its defining feature. Pack contains 6 mounted metal figures Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpain
Adding a rain of death to the skies ahead of the Persian army are these Persian bowmen. Just the job to add to the back ranks of your sparabara regiment or fielded in their own right. Persian archers carried a high capacity combined quiver and bo
Early Achaemenid armies would have employed cavalry in large numbers, its was said to have been its defining feature. Light cavalry would ride swift light horses found in abundance in the near east. The horses would have been un-armoured so i
For centuries the Arab tribes controlled the passages through Arabia. Deals were struck for safe passage and protection of supply lines and communication. This was vital during the Assyrians war against Egypt. Ashurbanipal however did launch a s
The sparabara regiment contains 20 metal miniatures – 17 spearmen and 3 command models, saving you £5.50 on buying them separately! Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
Arguably the most famous and feared troops in the Persian army, the Immortals were the best troops the Persian army could field and only ever took to the field when the King did. The musician bears the typical trumpet of the period. He has no shi
The command is equipped in the same manner as the Sparabari command, except that the leader wears a bronze 'Mesopotamian' style helmet as described by Herodotus. The horses tails are also tied at the ends is shown on some Achaemenid art. I
The Immortals were so called because if their number ever fell below 10,000 through ill health or death they were instantly replaced, Giving the impression that their numbers never diminished. The Immortals were the best the Persian army had to offer a
The commander of the heavy cavalry would have been very high ranking, perhaps even a member of the royal family. He carries a mace and golden akniakes., similar to ones found at Persepolis. The standard carries the kings royal symbol beaten into a shee
Andy Hobday