Roman Soldier

Shield

Galea

Pilum

(spear)

Armour

Gladius

(sword)

Sandals

Facts

Tunic

Only men over the age of 20 could become a soldier and join one of the legions of the Roman Army.

All regular Roman Soldiers were citizens but this didn't mean that they had to live in Rome.

Roman soldiers were able to march more than twenty miles a day wearing full armour and carrying weapons and equipment.