Mercenary, Regional & Foreign units

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GREEK MERCENARIES

Greek Hoplites


I modelled a separate part for the "linotorax" cuirass; the shape of the new part allows to set the pteruges (the lower fringes) in the actual right position to cover the abdomen and the pelvis, and not over the legs.



Greek Ekdromoi (light) Hoplites


I provided also a new part for the "perizoma" (abdominal protection) which is now separate from the tunic and has a more rigid look than the draps of the tunic.



Greek Peltastai
The shape and the decorations of the shield are in the style of the Thracian pelte wich become very popular among the Greek light troops.



Rhodian Slingers
I added also a kopis to the equipment of these light missile troops, since I supposed that well payed mercenaries like the Rhodians could afford some effective weapons to defend themselves if attacked in close combat.



Cretan Archers
What distinguished the Cretan archer from his common counterpart was the bronze round shield. Shielded archers are depicted but rarely in Greek art, sometimes the shield looks as large as the hoplon, other times just smaller as the pelte. Often these archers have also the helmet, like the Chalcidian one used in our model that I drafted from a vase of the "Altamura painter". Following the hypothesis advanced by N.V. Sekunda I provided black tunics for our Cretans.



SPARTAN HOPLITES

Ekdromoi Hoplitai Lakedaimonoi - Spartan lower class light hoplites (perioikoi, neodamodeis, hypomeiones)


Hoplitai Lakedaimonoi - Spartan lower class hoplites (perioikoi, neodamodeis, hypomeiones)


Hoplitai Spartiatai - Spartan full citizens hoplites.



Models & skins by Luciano B. Thanks to Topus Magnus who provided his wonderful leather cuirass used in our "Hoplitai Lakedaimonoi".

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SICULI

Sicel spearmen


Sicel light infantry


Sicel cavalry




SICANI

Sicanian Infantry




ELYMI

Elymian Peltasts


Elymian Hoplites

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CAMPANI


Campanian light spearmen


Campanian heavy spearmen


Campanian cavalry


Campanian heavy cavalry

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ILLYRIAN WARRIORS


Northern Illyrian spearmen, with Negau type helmet and oval shield


Northern Illyrian light infantry, with light axe, squared shield, and helmet reinforced by metal studs and disk, often referred as the "Smarteja" type


Northern Illyrian cavalry, equipped with javelins, axe and pot helmet, as depicted in the Vače belt; leather corslet reinforced by metal studs.


Southern Illyrian swordmen, with the typical curved sword and a late version of the "Illyrian" helmet; detail of the curved sword and of the scabbard


Southern Illyrian spearmen, with Greek greaves, Macedonian-style round shield and early type "Illyrian" helmet


Southern Illyrian cavalry; weapons and shield form the Gradista relief; helmet of Macedonian Type with a flat metal crest (similar to the one found in Lake Ochrida on the Illyrian-Macedonian border, inscribed with the name of the Ilyrian king Monunios)

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PICENTES

Heavy Infantry


Light Infantry


Cavalry

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FRENTANI

Spearmen


Light Infantry


Horsemen