XE022B - Persian Immortal with Spear and Silver Round Shield
A highly detailed depiction of a Persian Immortal warrior carrying a spear and a distinctive silver round shield. The Immortals were the most prestigious infantry unit of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, serving as the personal guard of the Persian monarch and representing the strength, wealth, and organisation of one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
Maintained at a constant strength of 10,000 elite soldiers, the Immortals were carefully selected and highly trained. Their famous name came from the practice of immediately replacing any fallen or unavailable warrior, ensuring the unit always remained complete and ready for battle.
These legendary troops fought across the vast Persian Empire and played a major role in some of history’s most famous campaigns, including the conflicts between Persia and the Greek city-states during the Greco-Persian Wars. Their equipment, including finely decorated shields, spears, and ornate clothing, reflected their elite status.
The silver round shield gives this figure a commanding appearance, highlighting the ceremonial and military prestige of the Immortals. A superb collector’s piece for those interested in ancient warfare, Persian armies, and the legendary forces of antiquity.
