{"product_id":"ap-10bn","title":"AP-10BN  - Archers  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-10BN – Persian Sparabara Archers | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Achaemenid Persian Empire, established during the 6th century BC, developed a powerful military organisation capable of maintaining control over an enormous territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive formations within the Persian army was the Sparabara, a combination of shield-bearing spearmen and archers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Sparabara is associated with the large wicker shields carried by the infantrymen positioned at the front of these formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical background provided by John Jenkins Designs, Persian infantry were organised into groups in which a shield-bearer could protect the archers positioned behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Persian formation is described as having a front rank of shield-bearers protecting nine ranks of archers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese large wicker shields provided protection while the archers delivered volleys towards the approaching enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-10BN – Persian Sparabara Archers by John Jenkins Designs is a four-figure set depicting Persian archers wearing distinctive yellow caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are represented in kneeling positions, including archers who have just released their arrows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set is particularly effective when displayed behind the large wicker shields carried by the Persian Sparabara infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection, these archers are an excellent addition to a larger Persian infantry formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53204611334426,"sku":"AP-10BN","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AP-10BN.jpg?v=1792830721","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ap-10bn","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}