GLAD-03 - Retiarius | John Jenkins Designs

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GLAD-03 – Retiarius

Few gladiators were as visually distinctive as the Retiarius.

Instead of the heavy helmet and large shield associated with many gladiatorial types, the Retiarius fought relatively lightly equipped. His characteristic weapons were the net, trident and dagger, creating a fighting style based upon reach, mobility and entangling an opponent rather than meeting him shield-to-shield.

GLAD-03 – Retiarius captures one of the most recognisable specialists of the Roman arena. His unusual equipment makes him immediately stand apart from heavily armoured opponents and introduces a completely different silhouette to a gladiatorial collection.

Historically, the Retiarius was commonly matched against more heavily protected gladiators, creating a deliberate contrast between speed and armour that Roman spectators could readily recognise.

Pair him with a suitable opponent, surround the combatants with arena scenery and the result becomes one of the classic confrontations of Roman spectacle.

Available through The Military Workshop – a superb John Jenkins Designs Retiarius representing one of ancient Rome's most distinctive and fascinating gladiatorial fighting styles.

Brand: John Jenkins