{"product_id":"romcav-08b","title":"ROMCAV-08B - Auxillary Cav  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROMCAV-08B – Roman Auxiliary Cavalry, Green Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman military power rested upon a highly organised army capable of operating across enormous distances and confronting a wide variety of opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the legions were the most recognisable element of this force, auxiliary cavalry played an essential role in supporting military operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mounted soldiers were employed as scouts, patrolmen, escorts and skirmishers. Their speed allowed them to investigate enemy movements, guard the approaches to Roman positions and pursue retreating troops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCavalrymen were generally recruited from peoples with established traditions of horsemanship. Their equipment included lightweight shields, mail armour and weapons suited to mounted fighting, such as javelins and long swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROMCAV-08B – Roman Auxiliary Cavalry by John Jenkins Designs depicts one of these important mounted soldiers carrying a green shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection, this figure can be combined with other Roman auxiliary cavalrymen to recreate mounted formations, frontier patrols or battlefield engagements.\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":53223714160922,"sku":"ROMCAV-08B","price":154.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROMCAV-08B.jpg?v=1793010837","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/romcav-08b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}