Hastati

Hastati were a class of infantry employed in the armies of the early Roman Republic, who originally fought as spearmen and later as swordsmen. They were originally some of the poorest men in the legion, and could afford only modest equipment—light chainmail and other miscellaneous equipment. 

The Senate supplied their soldiers with only a gladius, and their squared shield. The hastatus was typically equipped with these, and one or two soft iron tipped throwing spears called pila. This doubled their effectiveness, 

 Later, the hastati contained the younger men rather than just the poorer, though most men of their age were relatively poor. Their usual position was the first battle line. They fought in a quincunx formation, supported by lighter infantry.

This item is part of the “Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates” collection. Roman Republic Faction

Republican Hastati. Republic of Rome. 28 mm Miniatures Set of 12 Miniatures

Ideal for games like HAIL CAESAR, SAGA and other wargames.

This set contains 12 unpainted Republic of Rome, Republican Hastati. Ideal for games like SAGA and other wargames.

Produced by Tofer's Miniatures
The model was designed by Resin Warfare and printed under license