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The cavalry was a minor part of the Roman army, whose main strength lay in the heavy infantry—the legions and their auxiliary cohorts. Some horsemen were attached to each legion, however, and there were special units, called alae, recruited from among barbarian nations that excelled in riding. The emperor and senior officers, too, had mounted escorts.
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Title: Bronze horse muzzle
Period: Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. (10.6 x 14.7 x 18.1 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.225.6
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