Roman Signifer, 1st Century A.D.
* This is the figure which won the Award "Model of the Year 2005" from the German modeling magazine "Kit Figuren Modell Journal" at February 2006!!!
* A Signifer who drape a wolf pelt.
* 21 White metal parts, 2 etching parts and 1 stainless steel rod. (Total 24 parts)
* Included 6 disks, an extra eagle panel and a hook for Signum(signification pole) with manus(without wreath).
* The Ultimate in Roman Signifer!
* If you click an arrow button right next to the picture, you can see more pictures. (8 pictures in total taken from different angles ready for your appreciation.)
* Each kit consists of separate metal parts ready to be assembled and painted with the colouration.
* Painted figures in the pictures on our web-site are actual and of sample for inspiration.
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- Roman Legionary Signifer -
The Signifer was a standard bearer of the Roman Legions and carried a Signum (standard) for their century(unit of ~80 men led by a Centurion). The signum was the military emblem of that unit, composed of a number of Philarae(disks) mounted on a pole, and often topped with a "Manus"(human hand) image. The Signifers were officers and could be distinguished from other soldiers by the wearing of animal-head skins, such as the wolf pelt that Seil’s Signifer has draped over his helmet and shoulders.
The signum had important practical functions for the Legion. Since the legionary could see the standards above the action, they helped to keep the units together. The signum also helped to preserve the cohesiveness and pride of each unit, as they represented a concrete symbol of that unit's achievements. Seil’s Signifer stands in the front line of the battle, holding the signum for the legionaries to follow and with his Gladius(sword) drawn defiantly at his side.
