ROM052A - Defending Centurion - Red Shield Reliable even in wet

Reliable even in wet

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Centurions were not just commanders—they fought directly:

ROM172A - Praetorian Defending With Pilum - Gold Pattern Shield depicts an elite Praetorian warrior in a defensive stance

It was typically a simple linen or leather wrap tied tightly around the scutum

ROM052A - Defending Centurion - Red Shield Reliable even in wetWhat defending meant in action When acting defensively, a centurion would: Hold the front or exposed section of a formation Use a large shield (scutum) to absorb incoming attacks Maintain unit cohesion when pressure increased Physically strike or block with a gladius in close combat Prevent panic or collapse in the ranks Role in battle defence Centurions were not just commandersthey fought directly: Anchored defensive lines during enemy charges