Catalogue November 2000.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our first cavalry pieces which are currently all in stock. The first 3 depict mounted archers in various poses and are supported by an additional 3 carrying pole weapons. All the horses wear tassels on their harnesses which when on campaign would give some protection against both arrows and mud.

With mounted archery the best tactic was to bring the enemy on the archers left hand side and the "Parthion shot" was commonly used, since it was easier to draw when unhinderedby the horse's neck. The arrow was drawn to the right of the bow (common in Asian countries) and after shooting the bow turns within the grasp of the left hand.

The mounted lancers wear sashimono bearing the mon of their lord. These warriors are from the famous Takeda and Toyotomi clans. The Takeda developed a very powerful cavalry arm able to strike swifty and heavily. They used cavalry as mounted spearmen and the spears could either be used as lances or used cutting from the saddle, the horseman leaning forward in his stirrups.

Many more cavalry are currently being designed and details will be released soon.

 

Set No. SCC500 - Charging Cavalry Archer - Type 1
1 Piece
Price USD 62.50
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Set No. SCC500
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Set No. SCC501 - Charging Cavalry Archer - Type 2
1 Piece
Price USD 62.50
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Set No. SCC501
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Set No. SCC502 - Standing Cavalry Archer - Type 1
1 Piece
Price USD 62.50
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Set No. SCC502
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Set No. SCC503 - Charging Cavalry with Yari - Type 1
1 Piece
Price USD 65.00
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Set No. SCC503
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Set No. SCC504 - Charging Cavalry with Yari - Type 2
1 Piece
Price USD 65.00
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Set No. SCC504
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Set No. SCC505 - Standing Cavalry with Yari - Type 1
1 Piece
Price USD 65.00
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Set No. SCC505
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Ii Cavalry Reinforcements Arrive.
Pictured - SCC507, SCC508, SCC506, SCC509. - USD 65.00 (each)

Ii Naomasa (1561-1602), a trusted retainer of Tokugawa Ieyasu, always dressed himself and his army in red armour, and became known as the 'Red-Outfit'. Ii was well known for his courage and in most battles would usually be found where the fighting was at its most intense. This was especially the case at the battle of Sekigahara (1600), where he led the by-then infamous "Red Devils" in the opening charge of the battle. As normal they struck fear into any enemy who saw them. As part of the Shogun Collection we now have 4 different Red Devil Cavalry and Ii Naomasa himself. To order these figures to add to your collection please either contact us directly or one of our listed dealers.