08-31-2007, 11:15 PM
From what i remember (it's a long time ago i have read about this, so i can be wrong) about the leader of the conterbernium is chosen (don't remember): by his comrads or the centurion for his experience.
I'm not sure if he was called decurion, but i think depiste is rank, he was not an officer and nothing distinguished from other soldiers (not the salary, not the pugio that every legionary carry).
It only brings a little prestige.
Anyway, let's wait for the true experts to give a precise answer.
I'm not sure if he was called decurion, but i think depiste is rank, he was not an officer and nothing distinguished from other soldiers (not the salary, not the pugio that every legionary carry).
It only brings a little prestige.
Anyway, let's wait for the true experts to give a precise answer.
ERWAN