longbow 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 what type of soldier is this man,thx L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Looks like the primus pilus to me. Could be a centurion though. Head dresses can be deceiving depending on the context of the entire unit though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eckner 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 The unit looks like Auxilia Infantry. Not sure about the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spurius 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Looks like a centurion in front of an auxlia unit. Decked out like that, and with the torques on the shields, it might be a unit that won a big victory in its past with a major general leading/raising it. Of course, it looks like something out of Museum Replicas too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valens 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 Hmm, I'm not so sure that's an auxilia unit he's standing in front of... But definately a centurion of some sort(trying to get his rank by plumage won't work unless we have an idea of what time period he is supposed to have been from). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2004 cheers guys,thx for info..L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 I don't believe thats an auxilia unit. It just appears to be an early legion formation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Does this armour look accurate or is it hollywood style.lol thx.L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Imperial legion. Armor looks authentic to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valens 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 I don't believe thats an auxilia unit. It just appears to be an early legion formation. Hmm, not necessarily early. The soldiers seem to be wearing the Coolus style helmet, meaning they were of the very late republic or into the early empire. I'd put these men as a unit anywhere from 50BC to 75AD(though really, that late a date is unlikely, it is still possible. It is most likely that this unit is from the mid to late BCs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 I find these pictures breathtaking. Can you imagine being a primitive ancient tribal society and watching a whole army of these shiny soldiers marching toward your village? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spurius 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 I don't believe thats an auxilia unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 this centurion has decoration on his breastplate,is it significant or just fashion? thx L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spurius 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Actually, I'm wondering what this centurion is doing. He isn't going to battle, but he has the greaves on. If he were dressed as modern armed forces, he'd have a on starched shirt while leading a work detail. Maybe he's just giving encouragement to the men digging camp or doing drill. Looks like he could use some of that PT too. But, as far as I know, the decoration is just decoration. Centurions were allowed some vanities as long as it didn't offend the higher-ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 thanks spurios, he might be taking the dog for a walk hes got the stick.lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
