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Fatimids on Plate G Men-At-Arms Series 125 The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries by David Nicolle & Angus McBride G1: Fatimid Caliphal guard, early 11th century This man is probably of Daylami origin. He carries the two javelins traditional among his people, and also has the kite-shaped shield that was clearly known in the Middle East before it was carried there by the Normans of the First Crusade - such shields probably had a Byzantine origin. (Carved ivory panel, Louvre, Paris; ceramic fr...
Muslim warriors, c. 13th century. Hand colored wood engraving,...
Ilustração de stock : Muslim warriors, c.13th century, hand-colored wood engraving, published c.1880