Gripping Beast Arab Heavy Cavalry 10th–13th Century, 28mm Scale Plastic Figures

Part of theGripping Beast Plastics Collection, theArab Heavy Cavalryset brings to life the elite mounted warriors of the 10th–13th centuries. This 28mm hard-plastic figure box includes12 highly detailed cavalry miniatures, each equipped for battle with spears, bows, and shields—ideal for use inSwordpointand other historical wargames. With their ornate armor and distinctive styling, these models perfectly capture the strength and skill of medieval Arab horsemen.

Features

• 28mm scale
• 12 detailed hard-plastic figures
• 5 frames (4× figure frames, 1× base frame)
• Includes optional trumpeter parts
• Figures molded in gray plastic; bases in green
• Part of the Gripping Beast Plastics Collection
• Compatible with Swordpoint and other historical systems
• Unpainted kit; assembly with glue and painting required
• Includes instructions for assembly
• Box dimensions: 9.0” L × 6.0” W × 1.75” H

Elite Cavalry of the Islamic Golden Age

TheArab Heavy Cavalryrepresented the armored backbone of Middle Eastern armies from the 10th to 13th centuries. Mounted on fast, disciplined horses, these soldiers combined the mobility of steppe warriors with the discipline of traditional heavy cavalry. They fought under banners of great dynasties—Abbasid, Fatimid, and Ayyubid—across the deserts and cities of the medieval world.

Each figure in this set can be built armed withspears or bows, allowing you to recreate a wide range of units from the Crusader and Islamic wars of the period. Optional parts let you assembletrumpeters and command figures, adding realism to your formations. As part of theGripping Beast Plastics Collection, these miniatures complement other sets such asArab Light CavalryandArab Infantry, ideal for collectors and wargamers building armies of the medieval Middle East.