Persian Heavy Cavalry (3)

Description

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 armies were not used at this time. Instead, quilted trousers would have been worn. As with their other clothing, these would have been richly dyed and embroidered.

3 mounted metal figures

Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted