{"product_id":"vmrr-03y","title":"VMRR-03Y - Veles  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVMRR-03Y – Veles with Yellow Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe velites formed the light infantry element of the Roman Republican legion, providing the army with speed and flexibility during battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese soldiers were generally drawn from the younger and less wealthy citizens of Rome. Their lighter equipment enabled them to move rapidly across the battlefield, engaging the enemy with javelins before withdrawing behind the ranks of heavier infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe typical veles carried several light javelins, a sword and a small circular shield. Some wore wolf skins over their helmets, creating a distinctive appearance among the soldiers of the Roman army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Second Punic War, Roman commanders relied upon velites to confront enemy skirmishers and help disrupt opposing formations before the main infantry engaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey played a particularly important role against armies that employed large numbers of light troops and cavalry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVMRR-03Y – Veles by John Jenkins Designs represents one of these Roman skirmishers equipped with a yellow shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic series, this figure makes an excellent addition to a Republican Roman formation, particularly when displayed ahead of hastati, principes and triarii.\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":53224223736090,"sku":"VMRR-03Y","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VMRR-03Y.jpg?v=1793013849","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vmrr-03y","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}