{"product_id":"rom195-roman-centurion-with-vine-stick-thomas-gunn","title":"ROM195 Roman Centurion with Vine Stick | Thomas Gunn","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM195 – Roman Centurion with Vine Stick | Thomas Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Centurion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important figures within the Roman Army, responsible for maintaining discipline, training soldiers and leading infantrymen during battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenturions formed the backbone of the Roman legion's command structure, generally commanding a century of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although numbers varied throughout Roman history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike senior officers who often came from Rome's aristocratic families, many centurions rose through the ranks, gaining their positions through military experience and service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognisable symbols of a centurion's authority was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a staff made from a vine branch. This distinctive object represented the centurion's responsibility for maintaining discipline and could be used to administer punishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROM195 – Roman Centurion with Vine Stick\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 centurion standing in a relaxed pose, leaning upon his distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evine staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than portraying the centurion in the midst of battle, this figure captures an everyday moment within Roman military life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman legion encampment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this miniature is particularly suitable for scenes depicting soldiers undergoing inspection, receiving orders or carrying out daily duties.\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":53179495252250,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROM195.jpg?v=1792754053","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rom195-roman-centurion-with-vine-stick-thomas-gunn","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}