Victrix Plastic Model Figures

Persian Unarmoured Cavalry (28mm) VXA045

This 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix represents Persian Unarmoured Cavalry—an essential and flexible component of any Achaemenid army. Lightly equipped but highly mobile, these horsemen served as tribal levies, colonist cavalry, and support troops across Persia’s vast empire. Their role ranged from flanking attacks and pursuit to harassing enemy formations and screening the main force.

The set contains 12 cavalry figures with a wide selection of head, arm, and weapon options, allowing for highly individualised unit builds. These models are compatible with LBMS shield and quiver transfers for added detail and customisation. Designed to work alongside both Early and Late Achaemenid armies, these figures are suitable for historical battles across a wide geographic range—from the Mediterranean to Central Asia.

Whether representing eastern levies, local satrapal forces, or support cavalry in larger armies, this set brings mobility and tactical depth to your Persian collection. Ideal opponents or allies in battles against Greeks, Macedonians, Ancient Indians, Scythians, and even other Persian factions.

• Scale: 28mm (1:56)
• Figures: 12 mounted miniatures
• Multiple head, arm, and weapon options
• Can be used as tribal levies or colonist cavalry
• Compatible with LBMS shield and quiver transfers
• Hard plastic kit, supplied unpainted

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

History:

The Achaemenid Empire relied heavily on cavalry for communication, skirmishing, and battlefield flexibility. Unarmoured cavalry—often drawn from tribal or colonist populations—formed a crucial part of this mobile force. Armed with spears, bows, or javelins, they provided a fast-moving screen for the heavier elements of Persian armies. These riders played vital roles during conflicts with Greek and Macedonian armies, as well as in internal rebellions and civil wars. Their speed and manoeuvrability made them a strategic asset across the empire’s vast and varied terrain, from Anatolia to the Hindu Kush.