SX-08A - Saxon Housecarl with Green Shield D-Day often referred to by the

often referred to by the Italian term "Maiale" ("Pig")

Villers-Bretonneux (1918)

Roman infantry relied on their famous shields

and supporting command operations

SX-08A - Saxon Housecarl with Green Shield D-Day often referred to by theA Saxon housecarl was an elite professional soldier in late Anglo Saxon England, serving in the royal household army of the kings of Anglo Saxon England. They were the standing heavy infantry of the realmfar more trained and well equipped than ordinary militia troops. Who they were Housecarls served directly under kings such as Harold Godwinson and were part of his personal military household. Full time professional warriors Sworn to the king or great