Italeri 1/72 Russian Knights XII-XIII centuries AD (originally Zvezda) (6023)

The Russian knights of the 12th and 13th centuries were the armoured cavalry of the Kievan Rus and its successor principalities — warriors who combined Byzantine, Norse, and steppe influences into a distinctive fighting style and equipment set that differed markedly from their Western European contemporaries. This was the era of Alexander Nevsky, who led Russian forces to victory over the Teutonic Knights at the Battle of the Ice in 1242, and of the desperate resistance against the Mongol invasion that reshaped the political map of Eastern Europe. The figures in this set capture the characteristic lamellar armour, conical helmets, kite shields, and long spears of the period, offering a fascinating alternative to the more commonly modelled Western European knights. Originally produced by Zvezda and reissued by Italeri, this set benefits from the quality moulding for which Zvezda's historical figure ranges are renowned. Ideal for diorama builders, painters, and wargamers seeking accurate 1/72 scale medieval Eastern European warriors.

This kit box is still factory sealed. Box shows signs of age-related storage — see photos.