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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marsman, post: 3906926, member: 99177&quot;][ATTACH=full]1029891[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Aside from coins, I love miniatures, especially those of Roman soldiers.</p><p>Here is one example from my collection.</p><p>54 mm miniature called ‘Marius Mule’. Made out of tin, brand is Andrea Miniatures.</p><p>Handpainted in St. Petersburg in Russia. They did an outstanding job <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Marius was a famous general who reformed the training and logistical organisation of his soldiers. Instead of baggage trains, Marius had his troops carry all their weapons, blankets, clothes, and rations. This led to Roman soldiers of the time being referred to as Marius mules.</p><p><br /></p><p>If there are any other collectors of Roman miniatures, I love to know.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1029888[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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