ROM109A - Legionnaire Preparing to Launch Pilum - Red Shield ROM38 - Roman Cornicen

ROM38 - Roman Cornicen

Why it matters

Mobility suited for both marching and close combat

This posture is closely associated with the heavy infantry tradition of the Samnite Wars and later Republican campaigns

It can be used alongside active combat figures to portray the full story of the battlefield and the sacrifices made by those who fought

ROM109A - Legionnaire Preparing to Launch Pilum - Red Shield ROM38 - Roman CornicenROM109A Legionnaire Preparing to Launch Pilum Red Shield The pilum was one of the defining weapons of the Roman legionary, designed to disrupt enemy formations before close combat began. Its heavy construction allowed it to penetrate shields and create openings that Roman soldiers could exploit with their swords. Roman infantry tactics relied on timing, coordination, and disciplined attacks. The ability to deliver a coordinated volley of pila was a