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
Saka was the name the Persians gave to all Skythian tribes. The Saka Haumavarga lived in the modern day region of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. These are a people on the central Asian fringe of the Persian empire. They do not seem to be a
Pack contains 3 mounted metal cavalry figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
This offer gives you 3 boxed sets of Sarmatian Cataphracts for £65,saving you £7 on buying them individually!
Persian nobility, azata, would have made up the ranks of the Persian cavalry. Contemporary depictions show cavalry wearing short sleeved cuirass with very high neck protectors, these were likely covered in iron or bronze scales. For added protection an
This great value offer contains 2 metal mounted figures: leader, standard bearer, hornblower and 9 horse archers. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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
A gifted politician and soldier from Bohemia, Wallenstein grew in stature to command armies for the Imperialist, or Habsburg cause, fielding vast forces in many battles in The Thirty Years War
Pack contains 3 mounted metal figures Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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