{"product_id":"jan-15","title":"JAN-15 - Zihril Nefer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAN-15 - Zihril Nefer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Zihril Nefer represents a member of the elite armoured assault troops of the Ottoman Janissaries during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is depicted wearing a lamellar armour shirt and mail trousers, carrying a round shield and raising an axe ready for combat. His heavily protected appearance reflects the dangerous battlefield responsibilities undertaken by these specialised soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zihril Nefer, meaning \"armoured soldiers\", were a select group of volunteer Janissaries chosen to lead assaults against strongly defended enemy positions. They were frequently ordered to attack at the most vulnerable or strategically important points in an enemy's defences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese soldiers were known as Serdengeçi, a term referring to warriors who showed little concern for their own survival. Their willingness to undertake particularly dangerous assignments earned them double pay and opportunities for military advancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Great Siege of Malta, the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent attempted to capture the island from the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Order of St. John.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe siege lasted from 18 May until 11 September 1565 and became one of the most significant military confrontations in the Mediterranean during the 16th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual warrior is an excellent addition to an Ottoman assault formation, particularly when displayed alongside other Zihril Nefer and Janissary figures.\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":53279245599002,"sku":"JAN-15","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/JAN-15.jpg?v=1793528985","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/jan-15","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}