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PR 025 Vitelius praetorian guard
€37.00
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Roman toy soldier representing a Praetorian Guard serving Emperor Vitellius during the civil wars of AD 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors. He carries an oval shield decorated with golden motifs and wears the characteristic equipment of Roman soldiers of the Imperial period.
AD 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, was one of the most turbulent periods in Roman imperial history. Following Nero's death, Galba, Otho, Vitellius and finally Vespasian competed for control of the Roman Empire.
During these conflicts, the military units supporting each claimant played a decisive role in determining Rome's future.
This Praetorian Guard of Vitellius represents one of the soldiers entrusted with protecting the emperor and defending his interests during the struggle for imperial power.
His equipment features a blue and gold decorated oval shield, body armour and a helmet characteristic of Roman infantry during the Imperial period.
An interesting representation of the Roman civil wars and one of the most dramatic episodes of the first century AD.
PR 025
Data sheet
- Weight
- 120 gr
- Material
- Lead alloy
- Finish type
- Hand-painted
- Escale
- 1:30
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Roman toy soldier representing a Praetorian Guard serving Emperor Vitellius during the civil wars of AD 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors. He carries an oval shield decorated with golden motifs and wears the characteristic equipment of Roman soldiers of the Imperial period.