Roman Marines

The Romans fielded all manner of specialist troops over their extensive empire, many whose roles are still to be seen today in existing armies.

Here they present the Marines, who fought all over the known world as detachments on naval ships, accompanied merchant ships on occasion and also took part in amphibious operations.

They are not much written about, and their models are based on best guess and evidence that they have available to them. They have given them non ferrous helmets as the last thing you need is more iron to clean of rust! Chain mail rather than Lorica they thought more appropriate to the flexibility of their tasks, and a more manageable shield, with appropriate naval markings of course...Spear and javelin rather than heavy pilum and a good warm cloak complete their study of these tough fellows.

NOTE: Miniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.