08-30-2007, 07:45 PM
Quote:If a young man was not making a profession of the military, and most of the young tribunes were not, then why spend a whole lot on such elaborate gear?
To display it around the house, pointing out to everyone how he served in the army?
I agree that a tribune would better not outshine the legate, this is asking for problems.
The bottom line is:we just don't know :wink:
Vale,
