🌳28mm Late Roman Cataphracts Gripping Beast Plastics, Swordpoint Dark Ages BNIB

Description: Equites cataphractarii were the most heavily armoured type of cavalry in Late Roman field armies. Mounted on fully armoured horses and wielding an extremely long spear with both hands, cataphracts operated in close and controlled formations at relatively low speeds but were a potent strike force, taking on infantry and cavalry alike. Unfortunately, the all-encompassing armour, so effective against missile weapons, was heavy and uncomfortable for both rider and mount. Horses often suffered from heat exhaustion and once the unit’s formation was broken, cataphracts became vulnerable to lighter troops. There are nineteen cataphract regiments listed in the Notitia Dignitatum, four in the West (including one in London) and fifteen in the East of the Empire, and although one is an elite Schola unit (Byzantium) and a couple are Palatini, most are treated as part of the regular assembly of troops. Despite the lack of elite status, a tendency to be one-charge-wonders and a short period of potency in any one battle, the most important thing to remember about the Late Roman Cataphract is that they are cool and they look it too. Supplied unpainted and unassembled. This product comes with six 50x50mm bases from Renedra. Here at sherwoodwargames.com we aim to supply wargaming products from UK manufacturers direct to the American user. We supply a growing range of of items both unpainted and painted. Our painted items are finished to an excellent standard, and are aimed at the wargamer who wants the best on his table top. We undertake commissions and are happy to discuss your needs at any time, just get in touch.  Check out our other items, for other savings   We happily supply to AFPO users and 49 of the US states, unfortunately no sales within Louisiana.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Denham Springs, Louisiana

End Time: 2024-09-29T00:11:27.000Z

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