The Roman Army - Equites Legionis Roman Praefectus Equitum (Cavalry Commander) - AD 60

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Although most Roman cavalry was generally made up of noncitizens from the various Roman provinces, the Equites Legionis were Roman citizen units assigned directly to a Legion. Varying in strength from 120 to 1,000 men (depending on campaign requirements), they were used to patrol, act as scouts and messengers and provide a mobile defensive screen while the legion was massing in battle array. These Roman units, under the command of a Roman Praefectus Equitum, were divided into standard turmae (squadrons of 32 horsemen, each under the command of a Roman decurion (officer)). The model depicts a Cavalry Commander. His 'uniform' reflects his command status and includes contemporary Crested Cavalry Commanding Officers Helmet, metal armor (as befitting his rank), long Roman Cavalry Spatha (sword) worn on left side with pugio (knife) worn on right side (to denote officers rank),white cape, and standard cavalry caligae with spurs. Due to his position as cavalry commander, he does not use either spear or shield. Thanks go to Maotri on whose models the cavalryman is based, to The Emperors Champion for use of his Roman road, and to JIHS for his contributions to the making of the horse model. #armor #army #battle #cavalry #cavalry_helmet #commander #equites_legionis #Galea #helmet #Legion #Legionary #legionary_helmet #military #officer #praefectus #Roman #Roman_helmet #Rome #Soldier #war #warrior