Friday, 21 November 2025

Roman Auxiliary Cavalry

Roman Auxiliary cavalry. The Signifer bears a scorpion emblem which is repeated on the shields of the unit, one of the few known cavalry shield devices. Riding these horses into battle without stirrups must have required immense skill.



 

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