{"product_id":"rus-infantry","title":"Rus Infantry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have opened up the Victrix catalog and will be placing orders with Victrix on the 1st and 15th of each month. Looking for a Victrix product that isn’t currently in our catalog? Contact us and we’ll add it to the Victrix collection so you can place your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 x Rus Infantry Figures\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 8th-9th century, \u003cspan\u003e(Can also be used as Varangian Guard). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Insight:\u003c\/b\u003e The Rus, primarily Swedes from Scandinavia, ventured eastward during the 8th to 9th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe Rus engaged in intense conflicts with neighbouring Slavic tribes and formidable steppe cultures like the Pechenegs, Bulgars, and Khazars. Employed as mercenaries by the Byzantines, they were also formidable adversaries, epitomized in the chronicled Battle of Silistria in 972, where they advanced in an unyielding shield-wall formation with levelled spears. Their naval prowess allowed them to dominate crucial trading routes, amassing wealth that was reflected in their diverse and culturally influenced armaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the Box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e48 exquisitely crafted miniatures - 24 armoured and 24 unarmoured figures (4 of each sprue)\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e37 unique head designs - 148 heads in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSpears, swords, hand axes, and imposing two-handed axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCommand figure parts, including horn blowers and standard bearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEach of the figures are equipped with a unique array of headgear and helmet designs drawing from Slavic, Asiatic and traditional Scandinavian influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShield Varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e Accompanying shields range from variously sized round shields to distinctive Slavic rectangular shields. The set provides ample round shields to equip each figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShield Transfers:\u003c\/b\u003eWe offer specific LMBS transfers designed exclusively for the Rus, which are truly stunning. However, you can also use any of the Viking shield transfers to customize your figures. All transfers can be found on the website and are purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond depicting the Rus, these miniatures can double as the famed Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Empire or as Slavic warriors. Combine them with Victrix’s existing Viking set for even greater diversity, or transform them into archers using the Victrix Dark Age Archers set and additional Rus-specific components for an array of battlefield roles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53116863742264,"sku":null,"price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/7936\/0568\/files\/Rus_-_Product_Photo_2_2048x_07187016-0c89-48cb-8fcf-c75c1f46d616.webp?v=1791563161","url":"https:\/\/phalanxgamesnsundry.com\/products\/rus-infantry","provider":"Phalanx Games \u0026 Sundry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}