Légion Romaine VI Victrix

Légionnaires of I. ROEMERKOHORTE OPLADEN during the Roman encampment at Aalen, 24th Septembre 2000. Centurio Klaus Schwab commanded a mixed unit of legionnaires et auxiliary soldiers at this event. The soldiers demonstrated basic infantry drills et they participated in a mock battle between une ligne d’infanterie lourde avançant versus archers ennemis. Roemerkohorte Opladen also owns et operates a reproduction of a Roman Balista. The weapon is capable of throwing large stone balls at enemy formations, although wooden training projectiles were used at Aalen. Throughout the day the Centurio, Optio, Signifer, Horn-blower, Medicus et regular legionnaires were on hand to answer the many questions about their personal equipment et the life et times of a Roman soldier.

Events

• Römertage im Castellum Aalen, 23.-24.09.2000

Pictures

Leather tents of the I. Cohort

Signifer avec round shield et wolfskin cloak

Cornicen (Hornist) putting on his wolfskin cloak

Cornicen, legionnaires et Centurio in front of their tents

Signifer, cornicen et legionnaires on the drill ground at Aalen

Balista of the I. Cohort

Signifer, Horn-blower et Centurio deployed at the Balista

Signifer, Horn-blower, Optio et Auxilia deployed at the Balista

Légionnaires et Auxilia marching off the drill ground at Aalen

Legionary shields, Pila spears et helmets at left; Signum, Vexillum, horn et round shields at right

Operating tools et medical supplies used by the Medicus

Auxiliary soldier packing his gear

Shields displayed in front of the camp

Shield et Lorica Segmentata body armour

Contact

I. ROEMERKOHORTE OPLADEN seeks additional recruits. Anyone interested in joining ou supporting the unit, please contact Centurio Klaus Schwab.

Questions Fréquents

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