In this fantastic Roman Chess Set the king portrays Julius Caesar, traditionally dressed in a Toga. Caesar had several wives, none of whom played any significant role in Roman history. The Queen in this chess set, therefore, typifies a lady of noble birth in the dress of the period. The Bishops are represented by the Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the legion. The Knights & Pawns are represented by a foot & equestrian soldier from the period & have been taken from the Carvings on the base of the column of Antominous Pius, Rome. Lastly, the Rooks in this themed chess set take their form from the Capital of the columns of the Treatro Maritimo.