The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
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The "aquilifer" was the standard bearer of the legion's eagle, the symbol of the spirit of the legion. He carried it in battle, in parades and was responsible for it on the march. He set up the shrine for the eagle in the marching camps. He, like all the other standard bearers, held a rank above the ordinary men, and also was in charge of the legion's bank.
A Roman army standard bearer was called a "signifer". He carried the standard of a legion, cohort or maniple so that in battle the men knew where they were supposed to be. He carried a smaller round shield and was the one with the animal skin over his helmet and shoulders. He was always well protected as in addition to carrying the standard he was also the cohort's banker. The "aquilifer" was the legion's eagle bearer.
In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.In the Roman army there were eight men in a "contubernium". In the late empire there were ten.
The eagle (aquila) was the symbol of Jupiter, the supreme god of the Romans, the king of gods and the god of of the sky and thunder. With the reforms of the army by Gaius Marius in 107 BC (Marian reforms) the eagle became the sole symbol of the standard of the Roman legions. The other symbols, the boar, the horse, the minotaur and the wolf were dropped. The aquilifer (eagle-bearer) was the standard-bearer of each legion.
If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.If a deserter from the Roman army were found, he was flogged and then crucified. Roman soldiers were the only citizens who could be crucified.
Yes, extremely. There was no greater honour in the Roman Empire than to serve it. The army embodied this principle in the highest manner.