Hittite Royal Guard (Meshedi)

Commanded by the Gal Meshedi (or Chief of the Bodyguards), a high military rank usually held by the brothers of the king himself, The Meshedi bodyguards were also accompanied by another division of elite soldiers who are simply described in Hittite sources as ˜Men of the Golden Spearâ. During battle scenarios, the Meshedi bodyguards were tasked with physically defending the king from enemy combatants and assailants. Beyond the scope of combat, some of these crack troops were chosen to guard the king's quarters. Pack include a random mix of 8 figures out of five different poses.