This kit includes:
- 1 Mounted Teutonic Sergeants Standard Bearer (1 body, 1 horse, separate banner, with 3 banner options as well as banners without poles for use with brass rods)
- 1 Mounted Teutonic Sergeants Hornblower (1 body, 1 horse, separate sword)
- 1 Mounted Teutonic Sergeants Captain (2 bodies - face covered/uncovered, 1 horse, separate sword, separate shield)
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All models are supplied both Pre-Supported and Unsupported in 28mm scale STLs and LYS files.
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Commanding officers played integral roles in medieval warfare, employing various tools and tactics to lead their troops to victory. Among these, Hornblowers held a vital role for communication during battles. Made from animal horns or metal, their warhorns emitted a distinctive sound that could be heard over long distances, allowing commanders to signal troop movements, coordinate attacks, and warn of danger. Carried by knights and heralds, the warhorn served as a practical and essential instrument, symbolizing authority and strategy on the medieval battlefield.
Alongside them, Standard Bearers assumed another pivotal role in battles: they carried flags or banners displaying symbols representing their lord or kingdom, acting as rallying points for troops. Positioned prominently on the battlefield, standard bearers inspired courage and unity among soldiers, symbolizing the values and identity of their cause.
Another important figure was that of Captains, commanding units of soldiers by directing tactics and bolstering morale on the battlefield. Often knights or nobles, captains made critical decisions in combat, coordinating attacks and rallying troops. Their leadership and courage were crucial in shaping battle outcomes, earning them respect and admiration among their comrades.
