ROM097
First Legion
This is the second First Legion release featuring the Imperial Roman Praetorian Guard! While the first release had the Praetorians in marching poses, this time they are portrayed heavily engaged in combat protecting the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The Roman Praetorian Guard was the personal bodyguard of the Roman Emperors.
In addition to their political role of being the strongest armed military force within Rome, they took part in various campaigns and battles, including those of Marcus Aurelius. These combat poses are designed to be fully engaged with the enemies of Rome!
The Praetorian cornicen, in his imperial purple colors, black leather lorica segmentata, and with his signature cornu, is visually striking!
A cornicen (plural cornicines) was a junior officer in the Roman Army. The cornicen's job was to signal salutes to officers and sound orders to the legions.