To reduce their reliance upon paid mercenaries, Niccolo Machiavelli suggested to the Republican government of Florence that they instead reorganize and equip a City Militia, drawn from men of age in the city and around it. This 'Milizia Cittadina' numbered around 5,000 trained men to be called upon, divided into about 30 companies and subdivided into 'flags'. Pikemen, swords and arquebus, along with mounted lance and crossbow, commanded by nobles, and with the support of limited artillery. Serving up to and including the 1527 siege of the city by Emperor Charles I.
Alternative Armies' huge range of 15mm Renaissance miniatures, scenics, personalities and more, expands once more with two dozen new miniatures – this time, the Florentine City Militia (1495-1530), a force never before seen in this scale. For use with Furioso and its expansion, The Italian Wars. All miniatures are singles or small sets, with choice inside them of singles too.
Here is the new code list for Florentine City Militia (FCM). These follow up on our Florentine Mercenaries (infantry, cavalry, command and artillery), and join up with them perfectly. Uniform details are taken from the excellent Osprey Men at Arms 536, pages 20-21 and Plate C.
MR193 – FCM Pike Early 16th Century
MR194 – FCM Pike Middle Rank Early 16th Century
MR195 – FCM Pike Front Rank Early 16th Century
MR196 – FCM Arquebus Firing Early 16th Century
MR197 – FCM Arquebus Marching Early 16th Century
MR198 – FCM Sword Early 16th Century
MR199 – FCM Sword and Buckler Early 16th Century
MR200 – FCM Halberd Early 16th Century
MR201 – FCM Warhammer Early 16th Century
MR202 – FCM Infantry Command (4) Early 16th Century (MR202, MR203, MR204, MR205)
MRC113 – FCM Arquebus Firing Early 16th
MRC114 – FCM Arquebus II Early 16th Century
MRC115 – FCM Crossbow Early 16th Century
MRC116 – FCM Crossbow II Early 16th Century
MRC117 – FCM Sword Early 16th Century
MRC118 – FCM Sword II Early 16th Century
MRC119 – FCM Cavalry Command (2) (Officer MRC119, Banner MRC120)
All cavalry are mounted on MRH2 or MRH01, and can be had as rider only if desired.
MRX33 – FCM Gun Crew (4) Early 16th Century (MRX33, MRX34, MRX35, MRX36)
FURA10 – Florentine City Militia Pike Block
This pre-made unit for Furioso contains all you need for a twelve-element force of 'Milizia Cittadina', which can be part of an army in Italy in the early 16th Century. See Osprey MAA 536. Supplied with 42 miniatures in 15mm scale metal, with pike, sword, arquebus and command poses. Also included are twelve element bases (40mm by 20mm) for the army for free! Save 10% off regular price.
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Above is a scale comparison picture, with the new infantry next to some of our scenics: MRS6 Herald Tent and MRS08 Broken Arch (painted as stone), this second from the Furioso 17th Century range. Also the MRP04 Venetian Ambassador.
Written by Steve Danes, author of Doom Squad, as well as Sengoku Monster Hunter and other tabletop gaming titles. Our Renaissance ruleset Furioso is favored by players all over the world. Easy to learn and works in any scale. You can get it in print, or as a digital download.