ROM050A - Marching Legionnaire with Sack Cloth Shield Cover helping establish organisations to support

helping establish organisations to support ex-servicemen

whose member nations played major military and diplomatic roles during the colonial conflicts between Britain and France

The ancient city of Carthage emerged as one of Rome's greatest rivals

Equipment is adapted for airborne operations

George V was known for his reserved personality

ROM050A - Marching Legionnaire with Sack Cloth Shield Cover helping establish organisations to supportWhat the shield cover was for The cloth or leather wrapping around the shield served practical purposes: Protection from weather (rain, dust, sun damage) Preserving paint and wooden structure during long marches Preventing scratches or warping in transport Keeping gear quiet and secure in baggage movement It was typically a simple linen or leather wrap tied tightly around the scutum. How it fit into marching life A legionnaire on the move would often