1:32 Master Box 32020 Persian Heavy Infantryman - Greco-Persian Wars No. 10 - 1 Figure Plastic Model kit

The 1:32 Master Box 32020 Persian Heavily Armed Infantryman is a characterful plastic model kit with 1 figure from the period of the Greco-Persian Wars. This model is ideal for builders and painters who want to add a historical figure to an ancient warfare scene, Persian army display or 1:32 figure collection with strong classical appeal.

The figure is linked to the infantry of the Persian army under the Achaemenid dynasty, which played an important military role from around 550 BC to around 330 BC. Persian infantry performed different functions, from reconnaissance to fighting in open-field battles, and was usually placed in the centre of the Persian battle formation. This historical context makes the Master Box figure especially interesting for modellers who want more than just a single figure: you build a piece of ancient military history.

The elite of the Persian infantry was the famous Immortals unit, always composed of 10,000 soldiers and recruited from native Persians and Medes. These warriors were known for their training, high morale and armament with spears, bows and probably short swords. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Master Box figures, ancient military modelling and historical 1:32 figures.

Features:
– Master Box 32020 Persian Heavily Armed Infantryman plastic model kit
– Scale 1:32
– Set contains 1 figure
– Greco-Persian Wars No. 10 theme
– Model of a Persian heavily armed infantryman
– Based on the infantry of the Persian state under the Achaemenid dynasty
– Historical period from around 550 BC to around 330 BC
– Persian infantry performed various functions, from reconnaissance to open-field combat
– Infantry was usually placed in the centre of the Persian battle formation
– Exact numbers of Persian infantry are only estimates
– The numbers given by Herodotus are often considered unrealistic
– During Xerxes’ expedition to Greece in 480-479 BC, the number of Persian infantry is estimated at 100,000 to 200,000 people
– Elite of the Persian infantry was the unit of the Immortals
– The Immortals were always composed of 10,000 soldiers
– The unit was recruited from native Persians and Medes
– The Immortals are certainly documented in sources during the reign of Cambyses from 533 to 520 BC
– This unit may have been formed by Cyrus the Great, who ruled from 559 to 530 BC
– Soldiers of this formation were well trained and had high morale
– Armament consisted of spears, bows and probably short swords
– Protective equipment was initially limited, with unfortunate effects at Marathon in 490 BC and Thermopylae in 480 BC
– During the Greco-Persian Wars, soldiers of this formation probably received lamellar armour
– Strong choice for ancient dioramas, historical figure painting and Greco-Persian War scenes

Add the 1:32 Master Box 32020 Persian Heavily Armed Infantryman Greco-Persian Wars No. 10 to your cart now at Most-Models.com and build a historical figure with character, fighting spirit and strong display value.