{"product_id":"pike-shotte-ottoman-sipahi-cavalry","title":"Pike \u0026 Shotte Ottoman Sipahi Cavalry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSipahi Cavalry\u003c\/strong\u003e were a key mounted arm of Ottoman armies during the Pike \u0026amp; Shotte era, providing fast-moving shock troops and battlefield mobility across early modern campaigns. Designed for historical tabletop wargaming, this set allows you to field elite Ottoman cavalry in your \u003cem\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/em\u003e forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Ottoman military tradition placed greater emphasis on mobile and flexible cavalry rather than heavy Western-style knights, the Sipahis played a crucial battlefield role. Armed with lances, swords, and shields, they were used to disrupt enemy formations, target isolated units, and harass opposing forces before withdrawing to allow infantry or artillery to engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis boxed set also represents elements of the elite Kapikulu Sipahis, the Sultan’s household cavalry divisions, renowned for their superior equipment and status within the Ottoman military structure. Together, these units provide a strong core of mounted troops for Ottoman armies in Pike \u0026amp; Shotte gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for expanding your historical collection, these Sipahi cavalry models integrate seamlessly into Ottoman forces and support both narrative scenarios and larger tabletop battles across the Pike \u0026amp; Shotte system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 multi-part metal Ottoman Sipahi cavalry miniatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes command figures: officer, standard bearer, and musician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with lances, swords, shields, and brass spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents Ottoman cavalry forces for Pike \u0026amp; Shotte tabletop wargaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for building mobile Ottoman battlefield formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied unpainted and requires assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pike-shotte\"\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte range\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your Ottoman army with additional infantry, caval\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58224908566909,"sku":"202250002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/SpahiA.jpg?v=1780058287","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/pike-shotte-ottoman-sipahi-cavalry","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}