Crimson paludamentum for the legionary?

[Quintius Clavus]

One has to remember that certain garments in the ancient world would have had symbolic value and given some indication of rank or status. The paludamentum may very well have conveyed symbolic status - thus usually worn by men of centurion rank or higher. It could be an example of "status usurpation" if an ordinary legionary attempted to wear one.