ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Roman soldiers were trained to

Roman soldiers were trained to maintain formation integrity at all times

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During the later Roman period

creating strong bonds with the animals that accompanied them

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

ROM172B - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Silver Pattern Shield Roman soldiers were trained toA 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