Zvesda 1/72 Roman Auxiliary Infantry

The Zvesda 1/72 Roman Auxiliary Infantry (HC-Z8052) presents a 1/72 scale depiction of Rome’s auxiliary troops. It offers a focused subject for ancient history displays, dioramas, and collections centred on the Roman Empire, highlighting the diverse forces that supported the legions.

Historical Background

• Auxiliaries functioned as support troops and were mainly utilised for border missions.
• They participated in large-scale military operations together with legionaries.
• Auxiliary troops were recruited from non-citizens within the empire and from conquered peoples.
• Since the time of Emperor Augustus there were at least 70 auxiliary cohorts of professional veterans, organised on the same principles as the legions.

This set from Zvesda in 1/72 scale focuses on Roman auxiliary infantry as described above, making it a useful addition for modellers exploring ancient warfare themes.