25/28mm LYDIAN / IONIAN GREEK
The figures in this range represent the heavy infantry of the Ionian Greek City States of the coast of Asia Minor during the 4th-6th centuries BC. They can also be used for Lydians and Carians.
Lydia was a major enemy of Archaemenid Persia (as were the Ionians) Both also fought for the Persians during the Graeco-Persian Wars.
LYD 1 Heavy infantry standing ready.Decorated hoplon + spear (2v)
LYD 2 Heavy infantry standing ready.Dipylon shield + spear. (2v)
LYD 3 Heavy infantry advancing/attacking.Decorated hoplon,spear, sword. (2v)
LYD 4 Heavy infantry advancing/attacking.Plain hoplon.spear, sword (2v)
LYD 5 Heavy infantry advancing/attacking.Dipylon shield, spear,sword. (2v)
LYD 6 Heavy cavalry. Cuirass, helmet, spear. (2v)
LYD 7 Light cavalry,tunic, barehead.spear.
LYDH1 Horse with decorated saddle cloth.
For variety, horses from the Persian range can also be used.
Photographs courtesy of HCH Figures