ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Field map case and compass

Field map case and compass

and purposeful stance reflect the ceremonial importance and battlefield capability of the Praetorians

or collections focused on the daily experiences of people in the ancient world

During the later Roman period

ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Field map case and compassA Praetorian defending with a pilum and a silver patterned shield represents an elite guard from the Praetorian Guard engaged in close defensive combat or protective formation duty. In this role, the soldier is typically shown: Holding a pilum: a heavy Roman throwing spear designed to penetrate enemy shields and bend on impact, preventing reuse Using a decorated scutum style shield: often stylised in reconstructions with silver or ornate patterns to