ROM135A - Legionnaire Defending with Pilum - Traditional Red Shield and teamwork required to operate

and teamwork required to operate a mortar effectively during battle

Sometimes worn away to reveal original dark green/grey paint

ROM126B - Advancing Legionnaire with Sword - 9th Legion Black Shield portrays a Roman soldier advancing confidently with his sword drawn and a distinctive black legion shield

Alexander I of Russia

Reduced exposure to enemy fire

ROM135A - Legionnaire Defending with Pilum - Traditional Red Shield and teamwork required to operateROM135A Legionnaire Defending with Pilum Traditional Red Shield The Roman legionary was the foundation of Romes military success, combining discipline, training, and advanced battlefield tactics. The pilum, a heavy Roman spear, played an important role in combat by disrupting enemy formations before soldiers engaged in close fighting with their swords. Roman infantry relied on teamwork and precise formations to overcome their opponents. The defensive