Zvezda Plastic Model Kit
Egyptian Infantry (1/72) 8051
This highly detailed figure set from Zvezda represents the infantry of Egypt’s Middle Kingdom (2050–1640 B.C.), an era when the Pharaoh’s armies were raised through local levies and led by handpicked officers. The set offers a versatile array of warriors, ideal for recreating historical scenes or dioramas from early Bronze Age warfare.
- 1/72 scale plastic figure set
- Includes 46 figures in 12 different poses
- Average figure height approximately 5cm
- Armed with sickle swords, spears, axes, and javelins
- Accurate historical styling of Middle Kingdom Egyptian forces
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
During Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, armies were drawn from the population under a system of conscription, with one soldier selected for every hundred adult men. These forces were equipped with copper and bronze weapons and led by elite commanders chosen by the Pharaoh himself. However, around 1700 B.C., the arrival of the Hyksos and Hurrians brought radical change. These invaders introduced superior bronze weaponry and the composite bow, revolutionising Egyptian warfare. This set captures a critical moment in military history—just before Egypt transformed from a Bronze Age kingdom into a major ancient empire.
