The principes formed the second meeting of the three-tiered Roman order of battle. They were armed with sword (gladius) and two heavy throwing spears (pila). The body protection consisted of a large oval shield (scutum), a helmet and chain mail or a bronze breastplate (pectorale). In battle, the throwing spears were used first and then the sword. Our series shows principes attacking an opponent fighting from an elevated position, either from elephants or a rampart. Engraving: Lick
Series list for 297/12/8 No. 297-R19b (2x) Fighting elephants with sword. Romans (Punic Wars Nos. 297-R12a (2x) Falling. Romans (Punic Wars), principes. Nos. 297-R18a (4x) Fighting elephants with pilum. Romans (Punic Wars), Nos. 297-R19a (3x) Fighting elephants with sword. Romans (Punic Wars No. 297-R17 (1x) In chain mail, holding lance at an angle. Romans (Punic War No. 297-R6 (2x) Roman with chain mail, wounded on the ground, (Punic Wars Nos. 297-R7 (2x) Romans with breastplates, dead on the ground, (Punic Wars) Nos. 297-R22 (1x) Centurion fighting with sword, (Punic Wars) No. 297-R18b (2x) Fighting elephants with pilum. Romans (Punic Wars),
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
19
Epoch
Ancient
Time
246 v.Chr. - 146 v.Chr.
Nationality/Location
Old Rome
State
New
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