Little Big Men Studios delivers exquisite historical realism for medieval Middle Eastern wargaming with this 28mm scale water-slide sheet of Islamic Cavalry Shield Transfers 6. Designed specifically to fit the Victrix Limited Medieval Islamic Cavalry range, this enthusiast-grade sheet features intricate Arabic calligraphy, concentric sacred inscriptions, geometric octagrams, vibrant floral rosettes, and bold heraldic chevrons. Designed to eliminate the intense fatigue and imprecision of freehand painting, each decal incorporates photorealistic wood-grain texturing, surface weathering, and authentic battle-worn chipping directly into the printed artwork. Printed on a compact sheet measuring 3.6” W x 5.3” H, this set includes 15 distinct shield transfers comprising 3 teardrop kite shields and 12 circular cavalry bucklers. To ensure clean alignment over raised kit features without surface distortion, all central shield boss holes are pre-punched. The uncut transfer format allows hobbyists to trim precisely along the artwork boundaries or distress edges to match customized plastic shield shapes across Saracen, Seljuk, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Fatimid, and Andalusian cavalry forces.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: Little Big Men Studios (LBMS)
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Scale: 28mm (1:56)
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Category: Historical Miniature Decals & Shield Transfers
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Compatibility: Custom-tailored to fit Victrix Ltd Medieval Islamic Cavalry (and compatible 28mm historical plastic and metal cavalry shields)
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Contents: 15 Total Shield Transfers (3 Kite/Teardrop Shields and 12 Round Cavalry Shields)
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Boss Apertures: Pre-punched center holes for clean alignment over raised plastic shield bosses
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Cut Format: Uncut sheet format allowing tailored edge trimming and customization
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Artwork Styling: High-definition matte-finish historical designs featuring holy calligraphy, octagram stars, polychrome rosettes, radiating starbursts, and realistic wood weathering
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Sheet Dimensions: 3.6” W x 5.3” H
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Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 14 years and older
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Use Cases: Tailored for Crusades and Reconquista tabletop rulesets including Saga (Age of Crusades), Hail Caesar, Barons' War: Outremer, To the Strongest!, Deus Vult, and medieval diorama displays Tip: Prior to applying these water-slide decals, paint the front face of each plastic shield in a smooth off-white or light ivory acrylic primer to maximize the brilliance of the colored inks and intricate calligraphy. Once positioned and fully set, apply an acrylic gloss varnish over the shield to seal the decal edges, followed by an ultra-matte varnish coat to eliminate glare and create an authentic painted-on look.
Recommended Essentials
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Miniature Matching: Pair directly with the Victrix 28mm Medieval Islamic Cavalry boxed set for historical accuracy and fitment.
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Application Solvents: Utilize Microscale Micro Set and Micro Sol decal solutions to help the carrier film conform smoothly over curved buckler faces and around raised center bosses.
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Arid Basing Elements: Frame your mounted squadrons on gaming bases using Gamers Grass dry steppe tufts, scorched grass, and fine desert sand pigments to recreate the arid battlegrounds of Hattin, Arsuf, and the Levant.
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Precision Tools: Use fine-point tweezers, a flat synthetic damp brush, and a sharp hobby knife to separate and position each decal accurately.
