Egyptian Mamluk, Spahi, c. 1750, The Cavalry and 50 similar items

Egyptian Mamluk, Spahi, c. 1750, The Cavalry History, Collectable Figurine, Horseman Figurine The Cavalry History, a reproduction of riders from different eras to trace the evolution and history, reproduced in standard 1/30th, or 54mm, a collection of Del Prado. The figurines are made in a stable alloy of lead and zinc, with a remarkable finish, both in terms of casting, as paint. Hand painted. The Egyptian Mamluks were an elite cavalry of the Egyptian caliphates and sultanates. These warriors are defined by their loyalty, perseverance and mastery of combat. They represent the way of the warrior par excellence and are somewhat equivalent to the heavy chivalry of the ancient Europeans. Mamluk is. The word "Mamluk" means "slave" or "possessed by another". Mamluks are former Turkish and Coptic Christian (the Christian minority of the Middle East) slave soldiers converted to Islam. Weight 283gr