Armies of the ancient near east used trumpets to signal orders to their units. These trumpets are still used in traditional Iranian music today. Their are few depictions of Persian standards in art, we do know that each Persian commander had a pe
Armed with their spear and trademark spara shield, the sparabara are the backbone of the Aechmenid Persian army. The pack contains 8 metal figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted<
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
Andy Hobday