Victrix Plastic Miniatures
28mm Late Roman Armoured Cavalry VXDA010
This superb 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix represents Roman heavy cavalry from the 4th to 6th centuries, equipped in detailed mail and scale armour. Ideal for depicting the elite mounted units of the Late Roman world, these miniatures offer a wealth of variety for building visually striking cavalry forces.
The set includes 12 riders and 12 horses, complete with optional equipment such as javelin cases, water bottles, and bedrolls. You’ll find arm options for spears, javelins, and swords, as well as separate pieces to create officers, standard bearers, and musicians. Cloaks are provided for command figures to help distinguish leaders on the battlefield.
Two shield types are included—large oval (S1) and smaller oval (S2)—reflecting the variation seen in historical sources. The modular design allows you to mix and match components from other Victrix Late Roman infantry kits, further expanding the customisation options. With the right combination of heads, shields, and cloaks, this set is also perfectly suited to represent Romano-British or Gothic cavalry.
Compatible with a wide selection of Victrix transfer sheets, including those for Late Romans, Byzantines, Goths, and Romano-British, the set allows you to fully personalise your cavalry to match your chosen army.
- 12 x Riders (with officer, standard bearer, and musician options)
- 12 x Horses (with javelin cases, bedrolls, and water bottles)
- Multiple head and arm options
- Two shield sizes included (S1 and S2)
Note: This set requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
During the Late Roman period, cavalry played an increasingly important role on the battlefield, complementing the dwindling numbers and effectiveness of traditional heavy infantry. Equipped with mail or scale armour and armed with spears, javelins, and swords, Roman heavy cavalry served as both shock troops and skirmishers, capable of delivering devastating charges and rapid manoeuvres. These units were often stationed along frontier regions, responding to threats from Germanic tribes, Persians, and internal rebellions. As the Western Empire declined, many cavalry units evolved into the core of post-Roman armies across Britain and continental Europe. The visual variety in their armour and equipment reflects a shifting military culture—one that blended Roman traditions with local influences, setting the stage for the early medieval knightly cavalry of later centuries.
