{"product_id":"tmrr-03by","title":"TMRR-03BY - Centurion\/signifer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTMRR-03BY – Centurion and Signifer with Yellow Shields | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe triarii formed the third and final line of heavy infantry within the Roman legion during the Mid Republican period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the younger hastati and the more experienced principes, the triarii were veteran soldiers whose battlefield experience made them a valuable reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally armed with long thrusting spears, the triarii were committed when the earlier lines had been unable to defeat the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir position gave rise to the Roman expression res ad triarios rediit, meaning that matters had come down to the triarii, indicating a desperate situation in which the final reserve was required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership was particularly important in these circumstances. The centurion commanded his soldiers and maintained discipline, while the signifer carried the standard around which the formation could rally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presence of these officers and standard bearers was essential to maintaining cohesion during the most difficult stages of battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTMRR-03BY – Centurion and Signifer by John Jenkins Designs is a two-figure command set with yellow shields, representing the leadership of a Republican Roman triarii formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic collection, this set is an excellent addition to displays of veteran Roman infantry.\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":53224138047770,"sku":"TMRR-03BY","price":154.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/TMRR-03BY.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/tmrr-03by","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}