#8125 Assyrian Cavalry
Dated: February 1, 2006
Cavalry became an increasingly important part of the Assyrian army during the Neo-Assyrian period. Mounted troops offered greater speed and flexibility than chariots and could scout ahead of the army, pursue retreating enemies and attack across ground unsuitable for heavier vehicles. Assyrian palace reliefs show cavalrymen armed with bows, spears and swords, often wearing pointy helmets and protective armour. By the height of the empire, cavalry served alongside chariots and infantry as part of a large and highly organised standing army.
This set represents Assyrian mounted warriors with a variety of weapons and equipment. The different rider poses allow units of archers and spearmen to be assembled, while the richly decorated horses distinctive Assyrian armour and luxuriant beards give the figures considerable character. These mounted troops provide speed and striking power to an Assyrian army and may be combined with set 8092 Assyrian Infantry, 8121 Assyrian Allied/Auxiliary Infantry and 8124 Assyrian Chariots to create a more complete force.
Box Art.
Test sprue (without color pigment).
