15mm Norman and West Frank  -  Posted: March 22, 2009  -  Manufacturer: Khurasan Miniatures
Along with the Greek skirmishers for the Sicilians, there were a number of Islamic levy or mercenary skirmishers in the Sicilian armies as well. So, here are the first two, making up the first of four elements of these psiloi types. They are pretty much the standard bow-armed islamic types in the region/period, and could stand in as any number of troops, including Andalusians! These guys, especially the levies, wouldn't be quite as well to do as their Andalusian counterparts though, so I painted these guys with less-rich outfits compared to my Andalusians. Still, a little patterned silk is certainly in order!