{"product_id":"mk216","title":"MK216 - Kneeling Crusader Archer  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMK216 - Kneeling Crusader Archer | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKneeling Crusader Archer brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Medieval Knights collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in knights, infantry and siege warfare of medieval Europe and the Crusades, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Medieval warfare drew on mounted knights, foot soldiers, archers and siege equipment. Standards, leadership and protective armour shaped the appearance and behaviour of an army in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKneeling Crusader Archer is defined in part by its kneeling position. That gives the figure a specific purpose when combined with soldiers in complementary poses, helping create a formation with natural variety and a clear direction of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject adds an individual point of interest to its historical or fictional setting. A carefully placed character gives the viewer someone through whom to imagine the wider story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a castle approach, siege line or open medieval battlefield. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be presented independently as a portrait or integrated with related figures. A simple and consistent setting often makes the character more compelling than a crowded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with medieval archers, mounted knights and siege equipment, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the pageantry and practical challenges of medieval conflict. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419503419674,"sku":"MK216","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MK216.jpg?v=1794305153","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mk216","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}