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JAN-24 - Janissaries | John Jenkins Designs
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JAN-24 - Janissaries | John Jenkins Designs
This two-figure set depicts Ottoman Janissaries advancing during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, representing members of the Sultan's elite infantry corps.
The figures wear red uniforms with contrasting light blue under-tunics and are shown advancing with their muskets resting against their right shoulders.
Their marching positions provide an alternative to the ready-for-action poses represented in other Janissary sets, making them particularly suitable for depicting infantry moving towards a defensive position.
The Janissaries were among the most highly regarded troops of the Ottoman Empire. Serving as the Sultan's household infantry, they formed a permanent military organisation distinguished by strict discipline, regular salaries and extensive training.
The corps was also an early adopter of firearms, with muskets becoming an important part of its battlefield equipment.
During the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Ottoman armies combined Janissary infantry with cavalry, artillery and other supporting troops to undertake military campaigns across a vast region.
In 1565, the Ottoman Empire launched a major expedition to capture Malta from the Knights Hospitaller, beginning a siege that lasted from May until September.
The defenders successfully resisted the Ottoman attacks, forcing the invading army to abandon the campaign.
This set complements the other Janissary figures and is especially suitable for creating advancing infantry columns within a larger Ottoman military display.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: John Jenkins
