praetorian guard greaves brass Zwaarden & wapens One of their art styles

One of their art styles is the Urnes style

Knowing misfortune

This coin of Hadrian was minted between 117 and 138 AD

This ring is a replica of a 1st–2nd century Roman original

praetorian guard greaves brass Zwaarden & wapens One of their art stylesOriginally created around the 3rd century BC to serve as personal bodyguards for the generals of the Roman Republic, the Praetorians were deployed both in camp and in battle, acting as the final reserve to protect commanders during campaigns. During the Roman Empire, this carefully selected elite unit provided protection to the emperor himself. As the only armed soldiers permitted within the walls of Rome, they received higher pay and enjoyed shorter