CAE.050 / Biblical Era

'' Egyptian Sherden the Royal Guards ''

Inhoud:

43 Figuren in 13 standen

Afmeting: 23mm

The Sherden are one of the more famous groups known collectively as the Sea Peoples. Their origins are obscure but historians delight in discussing theories and both Sardinia and Cyprus are thought possible. Already feared as pirates, they participated in attacks by the Sea Peoples on Egypt and it seems many were captured by Rameses II and subsequently fought for the Egyptians themselves, although some may have done so previously as mercenaries. They proved excellent warriors, even when defending Egypt from further Sea People incursions, and were employed both as shock troops and as a large part of the royal guard.

While images of the Sherden are few their distinguishing feature seems to have been the horned helmet. Some images also include a disc above the crown, and this is possibly a device added when they went into Egyptian service. They appear to have worn fabric or leather armour studded with metal over a kilt, and to carry a straight stabbing sword and a round shield. Unlike the Egyptians they had full beards and a moustache. All this has been accurately reproduced by Caesar on these figures, and from the evidence available we can find no accuracy problems here. There seem to be no images of the Sherden with spears, but their use seems perfectly reasonable so we feel those poses are easily justified.