Italeri Crusaders

Bring a pivotal medieval era to life with the Italeri Crusaders kit (HC-6009). Designed to represent the varied forces of the First Crusade at the end of the 11th century, this set captures the mix of troops who took part in the campaign culminating in the 1099 siege and conquest of Jerusalem by Godfrey of Bouillon, which led to the birth of the Outremer crusader states.

The kit depicts the diversity of crusading contingents, from knights and heavy cavalry clad in chain mail and carrying large almond-shaped shields, to supporting infantry and crossbowmen recruited across Christian Europe. It’s a focused historical snapshot that is well suited to modellers and history enthusiasts seeking authentic medieval subjects.

Highlights

• Represents troops from the First Crusade (late 11th century)
• Includes knights/heavy cavalry with chain mail armour and almond-shaped shields
• Features infantry and crossbowmen recruited from various Christian European regions
• Linked to the 1099 siege and conquest of Jerusalem by Godfrey of Bouillon and the formation of the Outremer states