ROM171B - Praetorian Thrusting Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Most commonly seen in mid-to-late

Most commonly seen in mid-to-late WWII combat theatres

ROM168A - Iberian Roman General with Red Shield depicts a commanding Roman officer equipped for battle

dressed in the impressive armour and equipment associated with the imperial guard

The battalion fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium

These elite troops served as protectors of the emperor and represented the continued military traditions of Rome as the empire evolved into its Eastern Roman

ROM171B - Praetorian Thrusting Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Most commonly seen in mid-to-lateROM171B Praetorian Thrusting Pilum Silver Pattern Shield The Praetorian Guard was one of the most recognisable military units of the Roman Empire, combining battlefield skill with the important role of protecting the emperor. Their distinctive appearance and elite status made them a symbol of Roman power and authority throughout the imperial period. Roman infantry tactics relied heavily on disciplined formations and the effective use of weapons such