01-20-2012, 12:51 AM
Quote:Do we know the reasons that would permit a centurion to wear phalerae? Were they a symbol of the rank, were they awarded for a particular deed, or were they part of spoils that a centurion would have acquired?In addition to Jurjen's point, this one should fill in some background on dona of various sorts - who got what, and for what, and when (it's all online too!):
Maxwell: The Military Decorations of the Roman Army
Nathan Ross