**The typical Roman legionnaire was a male, standing around 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing approximately 140 to 160 pounds. He was in excellent physical condition, with a muscular and toned physique, due to the rigorous training and exercise he underwent. The legionnaire's primary weapon was the gladius, a short sword that was designed for close combat. He also carried a shield known as a scutum, which was rectangular in shape and made of wood covered in leather or metal. The scutum was designed to protect the legionnaire from enemy weapons, and it could also be used to push back opponents in battle. The legionnaire wore a distinctive uniform that was designed to be both functional and visually striking. The uniform consisted of a tunic, called a subligaculum, which was made of wool or linen and covered the soldier's torso. Over the tunic, the legionnaire wore a leather cuirass, which protected his chest and abdomen. The cuirass was usually decorated with metal studs or emblems that identified the soldier's very realistic like a real photo** - Upscaled (Beta) by <@748429161034547211> (fast)
The typical Roman legionnaire was a male, standing around 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing approximately 140 to 160 pounds. He was in excellent physical condition, with a muscular and toned physique, due to the rigorous training and exercise he underwent. The legionnaires primary weapon was the gladius, a short sword that was designed for close combat. He also carried a shield known as a scutum, which was rectangular in shape and made of wood covered in leather or metal. The scutum was designed to protect the legionnaire from enemy weapons, and it could also be used to push back opponents in battle. The legionnaire wore a distinctive uniform that was designed to be both functional and visually striking. The uniform consisted of a tunic, called a subligaculum, which was made of wool or linen and covered the soldiers torso. Over the tunic, the legionnaire wore a leather cuirass, which protected his chest and abdomen. The cuirass was usually decorated with metal studs or emblems that identified the soldiers very realistic like a real photo