{"product_id":"ap-23a","title":"AP-23A - Kardake Light Infantry | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-23A – Kardake Light Infantry | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchaemenid Persian Empire (550–330 BC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the armies of the Great Kings incorporated a wide variety of soldiers, each bringing different weapons, equipment and fighting traditions to the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong these troops were the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKardakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a formation whose precise military role continues to be debated by historians. Ancient sources suggest that Kardake soldiers could serve as both heavier infantry and more mobile light infantry, providing the Persian army with considerable flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly equipped troops were particularly valuable when operating against the disciplined infantry formations of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek city-states\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the Macedonian armies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the distinctive weapons associated with Persian light infantry was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esagaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a small axe with a narrow, penetrating head, traditionally associated with the Scythians and other peoples of the Persian world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-23A – Kardake Light Infantry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts a Persian warrior wearing a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange and green tunic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carrying a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered crescent-shaped shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldier is captured in a dramatic combat pose, raising his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esagaris battle axe high above his head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ready to deliver a powerful downward blow against an approaching opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure provides an excellent contrast to the javelin-armed Kardake infantrymen, allowing collectors to create a more varied and historically inspired Persian fighting force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this miniature is an excellent addition to an ancient Persian battlefield or diorama depicting the campaigns of Alexander the Great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188080828698,"sku":"AP-23A","price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AP-23A.jpg?v=1792795520","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ap-23a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}