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This
legionary is armed with a short sword (gladius) and would have carried two
large javelins (pilum), one heavy and one light. Their overall length was
between six and seven Roman feet. His oval shield is unusual with a boss
worked in the centre showing a face. He has a mail shirt worn over a tunic
and a helmet with a cresting of both horse hair brush and side plumes. This
9cm tall Roman is made of resin and is hand painted.
The
Roman is supplied in white box with front image and is supplied with
historical information.
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