AP-73A - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea curved rectangular shield (scutum)

curved rectangular shield (scutum)

often fighting behind protective lines of shield-bearing infantry

and guiding Rome’s armies through some of the most significant conflicts of the ancient world

the soldier is typically engaged in the standard loading sequence for a muzzle-loading or early cartridge-firing musket: biting open a cartridge

AP-73A - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea curved rectangular shield (scutum)The Achaemenid Empire encompassed a vast and diverse range of territories, from Anatolia and Egypt to the Indus Valley. This diversity was reflected in its cavalry, which included units from various ethnic groups such as Medes, Persians, Bactrians, Scythians, and Sakas. Each group brought its own unique style of cavalry warfare, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Achaemenid cavalry.