The main fighting equipment of an auxiliary cavalryman from a cohort equitata of the 1st century. Cavalrymen in alae had higher status and this may have been reflected in their equipment - for example gilt helmets.
1. Pony-sized mount.
2. Roman saddles had 'horns' to grip the rider's waist. The Romans did not use stirrups.
3. Harness decorations.
4. Helmet of bronze or iron with broad neck guard.
5. Mail shirt.
6. Tunic worn under the mail.
7. leather trousers worn with Caligae the military hob nailed boots.
8. Long sword, known as a spatha.
9. Shield - there is some evidence for shield patterns to be consistent within units.
10. Spear