Scottish Schiltron - Showcase (Claymore Castings)
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A schiltron (also spelled sheltron, sceld-trome, schiltrom, or shiltron) is a compact body of troops forming a battle array, shield wall or phalanx. The term is most often associated with Scottish pike formations during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
The term dates from at least 1000 AD and derives from Old English roots expressing the idea of a "shield-troop".Some researchers have also posited this etymological relation may show the schiltron is directly descended from the Anglo-Saxon shield wall, and still others give evidence "schiltron" is a name derived from a Viking circular formation (generally no fewer than a thousand fighters) in extremely close formation, intended to present an enemy's cavalry charge with an "infinite" obstacle (that is, a perimeter horses refuse to breach). Matters are confused by use of this term in Middle English to clearly refer to a body of soldiers without reference to formation, including cavalry and archers. The first mention of the schiltron as a specific formation of spearmen appears to be at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.There is, however, no reason to believe this is the first time such a formation was used and it may have had a long previous history in Scotland, as the Picts used to employ spears in block formation as the backbone of their armies.
All Miniatures in this Showcase are 28 mm Claymore Castings and the armies are based on 40x40 bases for swordpoint rules with 4 minis per base but they can easily accommodate any big battle Rule set. These armies are used for battles During the 2nd War of Scottish Independence.
Also showcased is the command stand of Robert II of Scotland son of legendary Robert the Bruce
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