{"product_id":"rom029","title":"ROM029 - Defending A comrade  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROM029 - Defending A comrade | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Ancient Rome collection with Defending A comrade, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is Roman legions, commanders and public life. Roman power was supported by organised military units, officers and a sophisticated system of marching, defence and campaigning. Individual figures can show both military action and the personalities of Roman history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefending A comrade contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject adds an individual point of interest to its historical or fictional setting. A carefully placed character gives the viewer someone through whom to imagine the wider story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a legionary camp, Roman street or battlefield. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be presented independently as a portrait or integrated with related figures. A simple and consistent setting often makes the character more compelling than a crowded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside legionaries, officers, standards and Roman structures. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the methods and figures of Rome’s military past. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419541823770,"sku":"ROM029","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROM029.jpg?v=1794305780","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rom029","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}