Victrix Plastic Miniatures

28mm Norman Crossbowmen VXDA011

This highly versatile 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix includes 36 Norman crossbowmen, offering an impressive range of options for customisation. With a variety of armoured and unarmoured torsos, multiple crossbow poses, and dozens of headgear combinations, this set is ideal for building dynamic and historically flexible units.

Each of the six sprues provides options for both firing and spanning crossbow poses, as well as a wealth of extras including bolt quivers, swords, axes, and bags. With 27 unique heads and 7 additional helmets—including Arab-influenced variants—modellers can represent troops across a wide historical span, from Norman and Crusader forces to Andalusians and Central European levies. The parts are also compatible with Victrix’s earlier Norman Infantry set, allowing even greater flexibility when building your collection.

These figures are suitable for use across a wide range of theatres, including Normandy, Spain, Italy, the Crusader States, and beyond. Their visual style also makes them an excellent fit for fantasy or alternate-history armies.

• 36 x 28mm Figures (18 armoured, 18 unarmoured)
• 6 x Sprues
• 27 Head options + 7 separate helmets
• 7 x Arab-style headgear options
• 6 x Crossbow bolt quiver options
• Extra weapons and pouches included

Note: This set requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

Crossbowmen played an increasingly vital role in European warfare from the 11th century onwards. Favoured for their ease of training and powerful impact at short to medium range, they became a staple of Norman, Crusader, and Andalusian armies alike. The Normans, having adopted the crossbow early, used it in both siege warfare and open battle. During the Crusades, crossbowmen were highly valued and often deployed in defensive formations or to soften enemy lines before a cavalry charge. The inclusion of Arab-style headgear in this set reflects the multicultural nature of medieval conflicts in Spain and the Levant, where cultural exchange influenced both military equipment and dress. These figures offer a vivid and flexible portrayal of this transitional period in medieval military history.