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SHIELD. The picture shows a square form of a Roman shield, which the soldier wields in defence of a helpless woman and child, -a purpose to which, in protective warfare, it was often devoted.

SWORD. The engraving exhibits a fine example of the straight double-edged sword used by Greeks of distinction; and in the back-ground is shown the curved form of sword which first appears in the sculptures of Rome.

SPEAR. The ancient Egyptian and the modern Arabic spears-both of them most formidable weaponsare those shown in the engraving.

BOW AND ARROW.-The examples are taken from the nation, which of all others, made the most deadly use of the bow-the ancient Roman.

GREAVES AND SANDALS.-The engraving shows the commonest forms of these articles of military costume. The former is worn by a Greek - the latter by a Roman.

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STANDARD AND BANNER. - In this cut, the artist, rejecting the allegorical and idolatrous forms of standard, has confined himself to the display of a simple Ensign for the people." An Egyptian officer is seen "lifting up a Banner against the enemy."

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The engraving represents a party of Roman soldiers on the summit of a bulwark, engaged in casting stones by the aid of a huge Catapulta.

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