{"product_id":"rom157b","title":"ROM157B - Roman with Pony - Black Shield | Thomas Gunn","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM157B – Roman Legionary with Pony (Black Shield) | Thomas Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the expansion of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Roman legions travelled enormous distances, marching across mountains, forests, deserts and the developing network of Roman military roads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Roman soldier was expected to carry much of his own equipment, including weapons, personal belongings and provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a wooden carrying pole, allowed legionaries to transport their equipment while marching. Pack animals provided additional support by carrying supplies that would otherwise place a considerable burden upon the soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Rome's historically significant formations was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegio IX Hispana (the 9th Legion)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which served in several campaigns and became particularly associated with Roman operations in Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM157B – Roman Legionary with Pony (Black Shield)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts a Roman legionary leading a fully laden pack pony while carrying his personal equipment upon a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack shield of the 9th Legion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly suitable for collectors recreating this famous Roman military formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure and pony provide an interesting representation of the logistical support that enabled Roman armies to undertake lengthy campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman marching columns, military encampments and supply scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Gunn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179291730202,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROM157B.jpg?v=1792753910","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rom157b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}