Atheling's Start of Late Sassanid Army!

[Darrell Hindley]

I'm finally making a start on my Late Sassanid army and starting small with a unit of Daylamite Light Infantry which can, with the removal of the main command models, also serve as Kurdish skirmishers too.

As usual, there are a more pictures and discussion re: Daylamites in Sassanian armies on my blog here:
https://justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com/2026/05/sassanid-daylamite-light-infantry.html

I've based the unit on an image I had saved from the net but have now lost any reference to (if anyone can help with the reference I'd be grateful?)

Much more to come soon.

Cheers

 

[ticptarmi]

I'm finally making a start on my Late Sassanid army and starting small with a unit of Daylamite Light Infantry which can, with the removal of the main command models, also serve as Kurdish skirmishers too.

As usual, there are a more pictures and discussion re: Daylamites in Sassanian armies on my blog here:
https://justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com/2026/05/sassanid-daylamite-light-infantry.html snake game

I've based the unit on an image I had saved from the net but have now lost any reference to (if anyone can help with the reference I'd be grateful?)

Much more to come soon.

Cheers

I love your attention to detail in the miniatures. The choice of color palettes really brings out their historical richness—keep it coming!

 

[Darrell Hindley]

Thank you ticptarmi. Although a long time project, I will keep posting as I go along.

 

[lucyy300]

I'm finally making a start on my Late Sassanid army and https://sharpedgeshop.com/ starting small with a unit of Daylamite Light Infantry which can, with road marking software the removal of the main command models, also serve as Kurdish skirmishers too.

That is a very practical way to get some versatility out of your miniatures. The Sassanid era has some fascinating unit designs, and I think starting with the light infantry is a great way to set the tone for the rest of the army. Looking forward to more updates!

 

[Darrell Hindley]

Agreed Lucy. I've found The Armies of Ancient Persia: The Sassanians, Kaveh Farrokh to be a fantastic source for the different types and proficiencies of Sassanian infantry.

There will certainly be more in the way of updates very soon. I bought some of the (over 20 years old but basically unreleased until relatively recently) Wargame s Foundry Sassanid infantry at Partizan and they are fantastic. They have already jumped the queue on the workbench!