Go back to previous page

Auxiliary rider with horse

Summary: The calm, bearded cavalry soldier held the reins of his horse in his left hand. He is dressed in chainmail, a scarf and trousers. On his head he wears a helmet with a crest, forehead shield and cheek bands. His sword hangs on a sword strap over his left shoulder. He attached the oval shield to the horse's saddle.
learn more

Post type: Object

Epoch: Roman Empire

Topic: image and writing, Weapons, militaria and hunting

Exhibition venue: Römerkastell Saalburg

Place of discovery: Saalburg Castle, Taunus

Source: 3D model: Fraunhofer IGD (CultLab3D), Darmstadt for Roman fort Saalburg

Date: Late 2nd to early 3rd century AD.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions:

Height 9cm

Inventory number: S 1240 / D 1

Description

The calm, bearded cavalry soldier held the reins of his horse in his left hand. He is dressed in chainmail, a scarf and trousers. On his head he wears a helmet with a crest, forehead shield and cheek bands. His sword hangs on a sword strap over his left shoulder. He attached the oval shield to the horse's saddle.

The equipment identifies the rider as a unique representation of a Roman auxiliary soldier. These soldiers took over border security on the Limes. The small bronze was originally applied to another object, e.g. B. on a field mark or horse harness.