This majestic statue depicts a centurion/centurian, a professional officer of the Roman army. Centurions took their title from the fact that they commanded a century. Centuries were so-called because they originally numbered roughly 100 men. Centurions often suffered heavy casualties in battle, generally fighting alongside the legionaries they commanded. They usually led from the front, occupying a position at the front right of the century formation. They led and inspired their men by example. They also sought to display the skill and courage that got them to their rank in the first place. It is for these reasons that they often suffered a disproportionate number of casualties. In comparison to a modern military organization, centurions covered a whole range of ranks. Ordinary century commanders would be equivalent to a modern army lieutenants or captains. The senior centurions leading cohorts would be equivalent to lieutenant colonels. The Primus Pilus with his senior staff role might be considered equivalent to a modern colonel. This statue of a Roman Soldier Centurain is displayed in our Baroque Bronze (BB) Designer Finish. And as with all of our other statues the Roman Centurian is availabel in all of our finishes.

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