Single Roman Figure

Product Description: This 4cm tall single Roman figure is made from lead-free pewter. There are four different figures available being, Gladiator, Praetorian, Legionary and Ensign. The figure is mounted on an information card that has a Roman standard with a key design down the sides on the front and has historical information on the reverse, together with an image of all four of the Roman figures to collect.

Information: The Ancient Romans conquered a vast empire that stretched from Britain to the Middle East because its army was well trained and had some of the best weapons and armour.

• Gladiators were both professional and amateur fighters in ancient Rome. They were generally condemned criminals, prisoners of war or slaves bought for the purpose.
• The Praetorian Guard was an elite unit of the Roman army. During the era of the Roman Republic, the Praetorians served as a small escort force for high-ranking officials.
• The Roman legionary was a professional heavy infantryman of the Roman army. Legionaries had to be Roman citizens and were well trained, very disciplined and well armed.
• An Ensign carried a signum (standard) that was the military emblem of that unit. The task of carrying the signum in battle was dangerous. If the signifier was lost in battle, the whole unit was dishonoured.