ROM054 - Praetorian Guardsman The Imperial Guard represented the

The Imperial Guard represented the strength and authority of the Roman emperor

Disrupt enemy formations just before melee engagement

Reduced equipment damage in harsh campaigning conditions

and modular tactical gear

Borella earned the Victoria Cross for his actions during the fighting at Villers-Bretonneux

ROM054 - Praetorian Guardsman The Imperial Guard represented theWho they were Praetorians were selected from experienced Roman soldiers and formed a highly privileged unit stationed in and around Rome rather than on distant frontiers. They were: Elite bodyguards of the emperor Politically influential within the capital Better paid and better equipped than regular legionaries Appearance and equipment A typical Praetorian guardsman might carry: Helmet (often more decorative than standard legion gear) Oval or