Fight also against elephants (Punic Wars). The velites were the lowest class of Roman infantry and stood outside the battle formation as lightly armed skirmishers. They opened the battle by first attacking the enemy with their light throwing spears and then retreating behind the heavy infantry. For this purpose, the Velites were armed with 5 to 7 throwing spears and a sword. Their only protection consisted of a light round shield (parma) and a simple helmet. Our series shows Velites in various phases of battle. Also in battle against war elephants. Engraving: Lick
Series list for 297/12/3 No. 297-V3 (3x) Rushing into battle. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. Nos. 297-V4 (3x) Hurling javelin. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. No. 297-V5 (1x) Falling. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. Nos. 297-V6 (2x) Fighting elephants. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. No. 297-V7 (2x) In battle against elephants. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. No. 297-V8 (2x) In battle against elephants. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. Nos. 297-R21 (1x) Centurion with drawn sword, ready for battle (Punic Wars) No. 297-V1 (3x) Hurling javelin. Romans (Punic Wars), Velites. No. 297-V2 (3x) Reaching out to throw. Roman (Punic Wars), Velites.
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
20
Epoch
Ancient
Time
264 v.Chr. - 146 v.Chr.
Nationality/Location
Old Rome
State
New
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