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The Soldiers
 
The funerary and honorary inscriptions, relieves and some pieces of equipment in the following files illustrate the military profession. The Augustan reform of the military system led to the establishment of a standing army composed of professional soldiers.
Gravestone of a prefect in Commodus' praetorian guard
Altar dedicated to Jupiter Dolichenus
General from Tivoli
Gravestone of a praetorian soldier
Gravestone of C. Velius Faventinus
Gravestone of the praetorian L. Aurelius Dignus
Stele of the praetorian M. Lucilius Proculus
Gravestone of C. Pompeius Proculus
Gravestone of a military doctor
Base dedicated to Hercules Victor
Gravestone of Gn. Fresidius Marsus
Altar of Q. Sittius Quintilianus
Funerary altar of Q. Sittius Flaccus
Gravestone of the soldier Aurelius Bitus
Gravestone of an urbanicianus
Gravestone of an urbanicianus
Altar dedicated to Sabazius
Lapis Satricanus
Collection of large and small metal plates for a helmet
Collection of thin metal plates which formed parts of a protective glove
Catapult missile
Catapult missile
Fragment of historical relief
Trajan's Column
Frieze of the Mausoleum of Caecilia Metella
Relief with trophy
Sarcophagus with battle scenes between Romans and Barbarians (Piccolo Ludovisi)
Colossal sarcophagus with battle scenes between Romans and Barbarians
Grave stele of an eques singularis
Urn of a soldier
Funerary altar of a praetorian soldier
MIlitary diploma
Military diploma