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Germanic Cavalry
Manufacture Product Number : EXP-60-GMS-02 The set contains 5 model soldiers plus 5 horse models comprising of 1 armoured chieftain and 4 unarmoured horsemen. The heads and arms are inter-changeable to permit assembly of varied action postures. These can also be swapped with those in the other sets of the GMS series, especially GMS 03 to assemble mounted officers, standard-bearers and horn-blowers. |
| Early Germans (Germanic Symmachiarii) The Germanic tribes fought against both the Romans and the Celts. Many of them also served with the Roman army as Barbarian Symmachiarii units; (symmachiarii = sympathizers, or allies). These are auxiliary units but are not equipped or trained in Roman methods. The famous exploits of the Germans include the wanderings of the Cimbri, the defeat of the Romans at Teutoburger Wald by Arminius of the Cherusci; the invasion of Britain and the Civilis Rebellion of the Batavi. German cavalry was commented to have been better horsemen than the Celts and thus many were recruited as auxiliary of the Roman commanders. German native horses however were said to be rather small and thus many were re-mounted with Roman cavalry horses. The Germans also disliked saddles and consider them effeminate. Germanic cavalrymen are comprised of the tribal aristocracy and their armed retainers. However, even so, only the very wealthy can afford to have body armour, usually traded from the Celts or Romans. We have chosen to provide the chief with a Celtic chainmail corselet common among Roman auxiliaries. The most famous of the Germanic cavalry was the Batavi, who served with the Romans in the conquest of Britain. The main weapon of the Germanic cavalry is the javelin known as the framea. It is used both for stabbing and for throwing. Their main protective armament is a shield of wood covered with leather. The characteristic shape of the shield is the hexagon, although rectangular and round shields are not uncommon. Note the Suebian-knot hairstyle that is unique to the Germans and serves as a clear distinction from the Celts. It is also a common Germanic fashion to strap the lower legs of their trousers. |
Type = Toy Soldiers and Miniatures
Period = Enemies of Rome Celts, Gauls,Barbarians Etc.
Scale = 1/30 Scale (60mm or 2 1/2 inches)
Material = Plastic
Finish = Unpainted
Date of Release = 2020-07-28
Status = Available
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