Victrix Plastic Model Figures
Early Imperial Roman Cavalry (28mm) VXA035
This versatile set from Victrix contains 16 finely detailed 28mm Early Imperial Roman cavalry figures. Designed to portray mounted troops from the height of Roman expansion, these figures are ideal for wargaming scenarios set across Britannia, Dacia, Germania and beyond.
The set offers a variety of armour styles, including chainmail and scale, as well as a broad selection of head and arm options for maximum customisation. Figures can be equipped with the classic Roman gladius, spears, or javelins, and campaign gear such as javelin cases, water bottles, and bedrolls adds a touch of realism. With two shield types included and supported by Little Big Men Studios transfers, this set allows you to field highly individualised cavalry units.
- Scale: 28mm (1:56)
- Figures: 16 hard plastic Roman cavalry miniatures
- Includes:
- 4 x Horse options
- 4 x Body options
- 12 x Head options
- 28 x Javelins and Spears
- 32 x Shields (2 shield designs)
- 8 x Banners
- 16 x Unsheathed Swords
- 4 x Trumpets
- Optional campaign accessories: bedrolls, water bottles, and javelin cases
- Compatible with LBMS shield transfers
- Supplied unpainted and unassembled
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Early Imperial Roman cavalry was drawn from auxiliary units, providing vital mobility to Rome’s otherwise infantry-heavy legions. These horsemen often served as scouts, skirmishers, and flanking units during key engagements. Recruited from across the empire—including regions like Gaul, Thrace, and Hispania—they brought varied fighting styles and equipment to the Roman military machine. Their battlefield flexibility, coupled with Roman organisation, allowed the cavalry to support campaigns from Britain to the Near East. The use of scale and mail armour, along with javelins and the short gladius, reflected the balance between protection and agility that characterised Roman auxiliary tactics.
