{"product_id":"rom099","title":"ROM099 - Praetorian Archer Letting Loose | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM099 – Praetorian Archer Letting Loose | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM099 “Praetorian Archer Letting Loose”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures a Praetorian Guard archer immediately after releasing his arrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldier has been aiming high and has already \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloosed his shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his extended pose capturing the brief instant immediately after the bowstring has been released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraetorian Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Ancient Rome’s most prestigious military organisations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished by Emperor Augustus in 27 BC, its primary purpose was to protect the emperor and his family while also assisting with security and the maintenance of public order within the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraetorians enjoyed higher pay and better living conditions than ordinary Roman legionaries and were distinguished by their association with the imperial colour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir responsibilities were surprisingly varied and could include guarding the imperial household, controlling crowds at Rome’s enormous public games and even assisting as emergency firefighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM099 forms part of King \u0026amp; Country’s first group of Praetorian archers, each depicted at a different stage of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether these men are fighting to protect the emperor or simply sharpening their skills at the fortified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastra Praetoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they provide plenty of possibilities for an ancient Roman display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill be available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989078274330,"sku":"ROM099","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROM099_1.jpg?v=1790932215","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rom099","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}