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Re: Centurions - JeffF - 03-04-2011
Centurions led their centuries more than commanded them. We must remember that Centurions were members of the rank and file, Primus Pilus actually means First File Leader (there is a separate disucssion of that), so even the most prestigious of the Centurions were expected to be fighters.
Centurions - ParthianBow - 03-04-2011
Thanks to everyone for their replies.
And Gary, I look forward to meeting you in Chester too!
Re: Centurions - Marcus Velius Avitus - 03-12-2011
Yeah, I think Vegetius describes their helmet crests as being transverse.