{"product_id":"islamic-cavalry-sprues-x4-cavalry-28mm-miniatures","title":"VICTRIX Islamic Cavalry Sprues (x4 Cavalry) - 28mm Miniatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRide out with the elite heavy cavalry of the Islamic world — Seljuk Askaris and Syrian horsemen who shaped the battlefields of the Crusades!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese sprues represent the \u003cstrong\u003eSeljuk and Syrian heavy cavalry of the 12th to 13th Centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining hard plastic components to build \u003cstrong\u003efour Islamic heavy cavalry figures\u003c\/strong\u003e with exceptional variety in armour, weapons, and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArmour \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mix of \u003cstrong\u003email and lamellar armour\u003c\/strong\u003e styles reflecting the diverse origins of Islamic cavalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarying helmets from \u003cstrong\u003eall-enclosing mail hoods with elaborate spiked helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e to open-faced helmets with turbans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional bow cases and arrow quivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arab heavy cavalry did not use the bow, but Seljuk Askaris did\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow-firing arms included alongside \u003cstrong\u003eswords, spears, lances, axes, and maces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of \u003cstrong\u003eshield options\u003c\/strong\u003e for further variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeljuk Turkish Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeljuk Turks formed a large proportion of any Amir's household troops in Syria and Egypt. This set includes dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eSeljuk heads with their distinctive hair in three braids\u003c\/strong\u003e — two to the sides of the head and one down the back. Also included is the \u003cstrong\u003eSharbush\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Seljuk fur cap worn by Chieftains — and reportedly worn by Saladin himself over the top of his helmet or mail hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwords are a mix of the \u003cstrong\u003estraight-bladed type and the curved sabre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy cavalry of the Islamic world during the Crusading era was a formidable and varied force. Seljuk Askaris brought the traditions of the Central Asian steppe — mounted archery, speed, and shock — while Syrian and Egyptian heavy cavalry combined these with captured Crusader equipment and local fighting styles. Islamic armies made great use of \u003cstrong\u003ecaptured Crusader armour, weapons, and shields\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a Norman cavalry figure with the addition of a turbaned head, Islamic shield, and weapon arm could ride alongside Fatimid Egyptian cavalry units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further flexibility, many of the \u003cstrong\u003eheads, shields, and weapons from this set combine with the Norman cavalry set\u003c\/strong\u003e to create additional varieties of Arab cavalry — an ideal solution for building diverse Fatimid Egyptian or Syrian forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGame System Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHail Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for Crusades-era Islamic armies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAGA: Age of Crusades\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent heavy cavalry option for Saracen or Seljuk warbands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo the Strongest!, Sword \u0026amp; Spear\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for any medieval ruleset covering the 12th–13th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Norman cavalry and other Victrix medieval ranges for expanded forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach purchase is for \u003cstrong\u003esprues building 4 cavalry figures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted — bases not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024533041290,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6984\/6666\/files\/Main_product_photo_copy_2048x_857295d8-0247-48ed-9427-42f9de386976.webp?v=1776193601","url":"https:\/\/thevictorsspoils.myshopify.com\/products\/islamic-cavalry-sprues-x4-cavalry-28mm-miniatures","provider":"The Victor's Spoils, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}