PR 040 Fallen praetorian guard

PR 040 Fallen Praetorian Guard – Roman Empire

Roman soldiers were particularly vulnerable when fighting outside their tightly organised formations. During rapid advances and charges, maintaining the protection provided by the shields of neighbouring soldiers became considerably more difficult.

Interestingly, Roman legionaries often suffered fewer casualties when fighting against foreign enemies than when facing other Roman troops. Opponents trained in the same military methods understood Roman tactics and knew how to counter them effectively.

This miniature depicts a Praetorian Guard struck down by another Roman soldier. The scene captures the brutality of combat between professional warriors, where experience, discipline and familiarity with the enemy's fighting techniques could make all the difference.

A distinctive historical miniature, ideal for recreating Roman battle scenes and expanding a collection of Praetorian Guards and Roman soldiers.