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Roman legionary

Soldier in a Roman legion who belonged to a citizens’ unit of troops, which formed the basis of the Roman army (about 6,000 men).
Roman legionary Footwear with a studded sole that was attached to the foot by leather laces that came just above the ankle. Weapon with a wooden shaft and a long metal rod that was used for combat at close quarters or as a projectile. Short-sleeved garment that legionaries wore under the cuirass. Short double-edged sword used for hand-to-hand combat. Armor made up of articulated metal strips used to protect the chest, back and shoulders. Feathers or bristles decorating the top of the helmet. Wooden piece of armor carried on the arm to protect against enemy blows.

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Roman amphitheater

Roman house

sandal

Footwear with a studded sole that was attached to the foot by leather laces that came just above the ankle.

javelin

Weapon with a wooden shaft and a long metal rod that was used for combat at close quarters or as a projectile.

tunic

Short-sleeved garment that legionaries wore under the cuirass.

gladius

Short double-edged sword used for hand-to-hand combat.

cuirass

Armor made up of articulated metal strips used to protect the chest, back and shoulders.

crest

Feathers or bristles decorating the top of the helmet.

shield

Wooden piece of armor carried on the arm to protect against enemy blows.