Stradiotti - Perry Miniatures

Another departure from my usual field.  These were a request from a client who is putting together some very interesting Louis XII era Italian Wars forces.  I've done fifteen in total, and these first six are the 'Westernised' versions;

Three archers, and three lancers (one of whom stabbed me before throwing his lance down in token of surrender).  These fascinating mercenaries featured quite heavily in the Italian Wars, and influenced the local light cavalry to the extent that many native Italians adopted a version of the Stradiot 'look'.  These Westernised chaps represent just that - Italians dressed up as East Europeans.  Their dress and equipment varies quite a bit, so I went with an overall 'tricolore' colour scheme to tie them back together.