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JAN-25 - Janissaries | John Jenkins Designs
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JAN-25 - Janissaries | John Jenkins Designs
This two-figure set represents Ottoman Janissaries advancing during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, depicting members of the elite infantry serving under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
The figures are dressed in light blue uniforms with contrasting yellow under-tunics and carry their muskets resting against their right shoulders.
These advancing poses provide a distinctive representation of Janissary infantry on the move, complementing the more combat-ready figures within the collection.
The Janissaries were a permanent infantry corps serving the Ottoman Sultan and became renowned for their discipline, organisation and military effectiveness.
Originally established as household troops, they developed into an important part of Ottoman military power. Their training and strict regulations helped maintain the cohesion of the corps, while regular salaries distinguished them from many other soldiers of the period.
The Janissaries were also among the early military formations to adopt firearms as a principal weapon.
During the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, Ottoman forces attempted to capture the fortified island from the Knights Hospitaller.
The prolonged campaign brought together different elements of the Ottoman army, including elite infantry, cavalry and artillery.
Despite repeated assaults, the defenders resisted until the Ottoman withdrawal in September.
This two-figure set makes an excellent addition to an advancing Janissary formation, particularly when combined with JAN-24 and JAN-26 to create a varied group of Ottoman infantry.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: John Jenkins
