{"product_id":"mrrcav-07y","title":"MRRCAV-07Y - Roman Cavalry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRRCAV-07Y – Roman Cavalry with Yellow Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the middle centuries of the Roman Republic, cavalry played an important supporting role in the Roman army, particularly during the great military campaigns of the Punic Wars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the legions were renowned for their disciplined infantry formations, mounted soldiers provided the mobility required for reconnaissance, skirmishing and pursuing defeated enemies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman cavalrymen were traditionally drawn from wealthier citizens who could afford the considerable expense of a horse and military equipment. Their responsibilities included protecting the infantry's flanks and confronting opposing cavalry formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absence of stirrups made mounted combat particularly demanding. Roman horsemen depended upon their riding skills and the design of their saddles to maintain their position during attacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRRCAV-07Y – Roman Cavalry by John Jenkins Designs depicts a mounted Republican Roman cavalryman carrying a yellow shield, with his spear directed towards the left in a thrusting attack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic collection, this figure captures the movement and intensity of ancient mounted warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224219345178,"sku":"MRRCAV-07Y","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MRRCAV-07Y.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mrrcav-07y","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}