RS048 - The Bantam Jeep ROM173A - Praetorian Imaginifer portrays

ROM173A - Praetorian Imaginifer portrays an elite Praetorian standard bearer carrying the imperial image

the figure captures the appearance and determination of the ordinary soldier who fought across the Pacific theatre

the Praetorian Guard represented the prestige and authority of the Roman Empire

This figure represents a Soviet bugler

RS048 - The Bantam Jeep ROM173A - Praetorian Imaginifer portraysWhy it was built In 1940, the U. S. Army needed a: Light reconnaissance vehicle Capable of rough terrain travel With 44 drive Extremely fast development (initially given just 49 days to design!) Bantam was the only company to deliver a fully working prototype on time. The Bantam BRC prototypes BRC 60 (1940): First working prototype delivered to the U. S. Army BRC 40 (1941): Improved version with stronger frame and modifications after testing Built