{"product_id":"romcav-11a","title":"ROMCAV-11A - Auxillary Cav  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROMCAV-11A – Roman Auxiliary Cavalry, Red Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the Roman Empire, auxiliary cavalry provided the mobility and flexibility needed to support the formidable Roman legions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mounted soldiers were recruited from the many provinces and territories controlled by Rome, particularly from peoples with strong traditions of horsemanship. Their responsibilities included reconnaissance, frontier patrols, skirmishing and pursuing enemy forces after a battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the military reforms of Augustus, auxiliary units became increasingly professional. Mounted troops commonly wore mail armour and carried weapons including spears, javelins and the spatha, a long sword particularly suited to cavalry combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROMCAV-11A – Roman Auxiliary Cavalry by John Jenkins Designs depicts a mounted cavalryman carrying a red shield and two spears, with one raised ready to strike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure illustrates the role of Roman auxiliary horsemen as versatile battlefield troops capable of engaging enemies at close quarters or attacking from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection, this figure makes an excellent addition to Roman cavalry formations and historical battle dioramas.\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":53223714685210,"sku":"ROMCAV-11A","price":154.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ROMCAV-11A.jpg?v=1793010837","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/romcav-11a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}