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MALT-03 - Maltese Militia #3 | John Jenkins Designs
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MALT-03 – Maltese Militia #3 | John Jenkins Designs
When Ottoman forces landed on Malta in May 1565, the defence of the island could not rest upon the Knights of St John alone.
Thousands of Maltese inhabitants contributed to the defence, serving alongside the Order's knights and other troops as the Ottoman army attacked fortifications including Fort St Elmo, Birgu and Senglea.
MALT-03 – Maltese Militia #3 represents one of these local defenders.
The militia figures are particularly valuable because they allow collectors to show the mixed nature of the defending forces. A convincing siege scene need not consist entirely of elaborately armoured Knights; ordinary Maltese fighting for their homes were also part of the struggle.
Combine MALT-03 with the Standard Bearer and the other militia releases to create a determined body of local defenders.
Available from The Military Workshop – another excellent John Jenkins Designs figure telling the story of Malta's own defenders in 1565.
Brand: John Jenkins
