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First Legion
First Legion presents the first group of enemies for
Imperial Rome, the
Ancient Germans! The Ancient Germans were among Imperial Rome’s fiercest adversaries. The Romans won many of the Wars, but they were never fully able to subjugate Germania the way that they had most of other provinces. As such, Ancient Germany remained the northern border of the Roman Empire. Throughout the period of late Republic and Empire, there were a series of wars and uneasy truces that would last until the late Empire when the Ancient German tribes went on to sack Rome. These barbarians can be used throughout the entire period, though they have been designed as the Ancient Germans during the Marcomannic Wars between 166 and 180 AD facing off against Marcus Aurelius. These figures are perfect for such tribes as the Marcomanni, the Quadi, and so many others. They will make a wonderful and much needed addition to any serious Roman military miniature collection!
This Germania tribesman winds a Carnyx, an instrument originating from the Iron Age.