Richard Delingpole

30. Roman Legionary (or Miles)

Roman. 67-79AD

The soldier pictured is a standard legionary of the Legio VIII Augusta MGV. He carries a javelin (Pilum), plus gladius, dagger and shield. Under his armour, or Lorica Segmentata. he wears a leather subarmalis and linen tunic. Around his waist is the Cingulum militaire or army belt, from which hang the baltea at the front. On his feet he wears sandals or "caligae".

Richard Delingpole