This might be a common question about Centurions...

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This might be a common question about Centurions...

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04-07-2009, 12:32 PM

The centurion shown in battle on the Arch of Orange uses the same scutum as his legionaries. I don't *think* there are any actual Roman depictions of centurions using distinctive shields, it seems to be a modern idea.

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Matthew

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This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Mythos_Ruler - 04-07-2009, 01:49 AM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Jvrjenivs - 04-07-2009, 05:16 AM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Matthew Amt - 04-07-2009, 12:32 PM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Mythos_Ruler - 04-07-2009, 05:06 PM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Jvrjenivs - 04-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by PhilusEstilius - 04-07-2009, 06:00 PM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by john m roberts - 04-08-2009, 02:33 AM

Re: This might be a common question about Centurions... - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 04-10-2009, 02:19 PM

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