Bronze horse muzzle, Imperial, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Overall: 4 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. (10.6 x 14.7 x 18.1 cm), Bronzes, The cavalry was a minor part of the Roman army, whose main strength lay in the heavy infantry—the legions and their auxiliary cohorts. Some horsemen were attached to each legion, however, and there were special units, called alae, recruited from among barbarian nations that excelled in riding
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Bronze horse muzzle, Imperial, 1st–2nd century .D, Roman, Bronze, Overall, 4 3/16 x 5 3/4 7 1/8, 10.6 14.7 18.1 cm, Bronzes, cavalry, minor part, Roman army, main strength, lay, heavy infantry—, legions, auxiliary cohorts, horsemen, attached, legion, special units, alae, recruited, barbarian nations, excelled, riding
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