ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield and purposeful stance reflect the

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

Heavy infantry uniform with gold or coloured trim

ready to be committed during breakthroughs or defensive crises

It served under rulers such as:

creating strong bonds with the animals that accompanied them

ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield and purposeful stance reflect theA 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