Arab and Kurdish horsemen practised a traditional pattern of repeated attacks and withdrawals known in Arabic as kwa wa farr (literally “hit and run many times”) through a range of military arts known as furusiya, including horsemanship, polo and archery. In battle a faris typically carried a number of weapons including a spear or javelins, bow and a sword and mace both on his person and strapped to his saddle.

28mm figures. Pack contains two different mounted figures, two horses and two Forces of Islam shields. Spears and pill-shaped bases included. Made from white metal, supplied unpainted and may need some assembly.