ROM054 - Praetorian Guardsman Reduced equipment damage in harsh

Reduced equipment damage in harsh campaigning conditions

Significance

Strong formation discipline (rare in ancient warfare)

A dramatic and historically rich addition to any Roman collection

ROM054 - Praetorian Guardsman Reduced equipment damage in harshWho they were Praetorians were selected from experienced Roman soldiers and formed a highly privileged unit stationed in and around Rome rather than on distant frontiers. They were: Elite bodyguards of the emperor Politically influential within the capital Better paid and better equipped than regular legionaries Appearance and equipment A typical Praetorian guardsman might carry: Helmet (often more decorative than standard legion gear) Oval or