Greaves of the Praetorian Guard in stamped brass, pairThe Praetorian Guard was originally formed around the 3rd century B.C. Founded as a guard of the generals of the Roman Republic. Deployed both in camp and in battle, the Praetorians served as a last reserve force against attacks on commanders dur..
Roman standard (signum) attributed to the Praetorian Guard. The Signum was one of three different categories of standards that came to the legions (Aquilae, and signa vexilla) who had both a practical function as a landmark of the soldiers in the confusion of battle is symbolic guardian of honor of ..