01-02-2010, 06:48 PM
Quote:OK, I'll add the possibility Sulpicius started his career as commander of an ala.In my opinion, he would be unlikely to begin as cavalry commander, and proceed to a cohortal command. The career is probably listed in chronological order, with praef. fabr. preceding the two military commands. (But, as I said, I cannot find a precise analogy for your man.)
The incomprehensible last line -- IA TE -- reminds me of the EX TESTAMENTO FACIENDUM CURAVIT formula, sometimes abbreviated to EX TES F C (or just EX TES). But really, without further clues, we are clutching at straws. :?
