Italeri Roman Infantry 1st-2nd Cty B.C. C

The Italeri Roman Infantry 1St-2Nd Cty B.C. C (HC-6021) depicts late Republican legionaries with equipment standardised after the Marian reforms. Uniform details highlight the look and arms associated with this pivotal period of Rome’s military history.

Historical Detail

• Centurion identifiers include leg guards, a vine-stick, and a helmet with a transverse crest.
• Lorica hamata armour, reinforced at the shoulders.
• Semi-rectangular shields typical of the era.
• Primary arms comprise two throwing pila, the gladius, and the pugio (short dagger).

The legion was the basic unit of the Roman army, and each maniple was commanded by a centurion. This depiction focuses on the distinctive gear and command insignia that defined Roman infantry in the 1st–2nd centuries B.C., offering authentic detail for historical displays and diorama projects.