Muslims of Sicily served as superb archers under the Normans and went to war with them.
The island of Sicily was at one point prior to the 11th century, under control of Muslims, who conquered it from the Eastern Romans (Byzantines). Eventually they were conquered by the Normans but many remained in Sicily, living and serving under their Christian rulers, which made the island kingdom a melting-pot of eastern and western cultures.
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The island of Sicily was at one point prior to the 11th century, under control of Muslims, who conquered it from the Eastern Romans (Byzantines). Eventually they were conquered by the Normans but many remained in Sicily, living and serving under their Christian rulers, which made the island kingdom a melting-pot of eastern and western cultures.
This illustration was done for Medieval Warfare Magazine, a Dutch publication. You can check it out and subscribe here >> [link]
this is amazing!
To put the arrow on the right side and the quiver on the back are totally wrong historically speaking.
This image is actually really accurate.
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One thing though, Arabian swords are curved. Always.
God bless!
During 15th centurie they would use the Kilij or Kildisch, during other periods it was the scimitar, which is considered a Holy weapon due to Mohammed wielding one himself. The Scimitar isn't featured on several Arabic Heraldry (Saudi-arabias Flag for example) for no reasons.
But a funfact might be to know that the word scimitar is actually originating from the italian word "scimitarra", which was the name the Italian gave the weapon of the turkish troops. The word scimitar didn't get into the english language till the 16th century.
But, that doesn't mean you should change your picture. These particular guys could have decided to favor a longsword over their scimitars.
The details and the picture in its total composition is still amazing