Roman Army before and after the Marius' Reforms

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which means it was of concern to that Military Tribune, therefore it had to be commonly infringed, otherwise he would not bother setting such law..

Also, technically speaking, Velites/Leves were not supposed to fight in battle, their role was to skirmish before the engagement started. Some historians mention that sometimes men trying to prove themselves challenged enemy champions into duels in front of both armies, while those that distinguished themselves in such occasion, wore a wolven skin over the helmet. (correct me if im wrong)