Sep 23, 2015
The siege of Acre was a major battle of the Third Crusade. The siege lasted two years, involving most of the prominent Christian forces in the Holy Land, and meant a serious defeat for the Muslim leader, Saladin, whose hopes of quickly destroying the full Christian kingdom of Outremer vanished into thin air.
The Order of the Knights of St. John, more commonly known as the Knights Hospitallers, traces its origin to the old Amalfitan hospital in Jerusalem. From their humble origins, they evolved to become one of the most important Christian military orders. After the Muslim conquest of the Holy Land, they moved their base of operations to the Isle of Rhodes.
During the siege of Acre, the order was part of the Christian contingent commanded by Richard the Lionheart, participating in diverse actions, skirmishes, and battles against the Muslim forces.
Our figure depicts a humble class Sergeant-at-Arms with some elements more common in monks than in knights. The most striking element is a big processional cross that can be decorated in many ways. Also, the rest of the garments and heraldry can be adapted to the painter’s choice.
Note: This is a resin miniature kit that requires assembly and painting.
Sep 23, 2015
The siege of Acre was a major battle of the Third Crusade. The siege lasted two years, involving most of the prominent Christian forces in the Holy Land, and meant a serious defeat for the Muslim leader, Saladin, whose hopes of quickly destroying the full Christian kingdom of Outremer vanished into thin air.
The Order of the Solomon’s Temple, more commonly known as the Knights Templars, was one of the most important Christian military orders of the Middle Ages. The order was officially endorsed by Rome in 1129 and quickly became a quite popular organization throughout all of Western Europe, rising in power very quickly. They were fearsome warriors and also skilled businessmen who held a great deal of power in the finances of Christendom. This feature would also mean their doom in the long run.
During the siege of Acre, the order was part of the Christian contingent commanded by Richard the Lionheart, participating in diverse actions, skirmishes, and battles against the Muslim forces.
Our figure depicts a veteran warrior with several typical elements carried by most of the Christian knights of the era. The surcoat and the flag can be painted in a wide array of schemes to portray other knights of choice.
Note: This is a resin miniature kit that requires assembly and painting.
