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 iron or bronze conical helmet with a crest was often worn. The scale leg protectors of the later…
Achaemenid Persia was one of the greatest empires in history, spanning from 520-400 BC. At it’s height it spanned most of the known world and controlled enormous wealth and manpower. Its enemies were legion with the Greeks, Thracians, Skythians, Lybians, Saite Egyptians, Indians and Sakas all meeting this great empire on the field of battle….
Our new Persian Sparabara models are available to add your army in a variety of ways – Command pack, Sparabara pack or Sparabara regiment. The command pack consists of a leader, musician and standard bearer for £5. Armies of the ancient near east used trumpets to signal orders to their units. These trumpets are still…
Persian archers carried a high capacity combined quiver and bow case, they were also usually equipped with a Kopis, Akinakes or Sagris sidearm. Persian arrows used vulture or falcon feathers, both birds were considered sacred to them. Persian infantry are depicted in Greek art as wearing a cuirass until about 450 when it is thought…
By Steve May We know from examining Greek vase paintings that Persian Sparabara wore highly decorated clothing. This was most likely made from leather or felt with embroidered pattern work. Some paintings appear to show ribbons sewn down the seams of the trousers. I have chosen colours that could be made from natural materials quite…
Andy Hobday