12-09-2013, 05:13 PM
SALVETE OMNES!
My favorite rank in the legions is the optio, I would just like some clarification on what he would wear. I know his equipment was the same as the standard legion soldiers except he carried a staff and had a optio ring. Does anyone know what that ring looked like? I know some groups like The Ermine Street Guard put a white and black crest atop the optio's helmet which I think looks really cool but is it historically accurate? Also did the optio carry a satchel that carried a wax tablet with the orders of the day? I also wonder if the optio of the Primus Pilus century had anything different about his gear. I am looking into an early 2nd century optio. If there are any other facts I should know please tell me. Your help is much appreciated, GRATIAS TIBI!
My favorite rank in the legions is the optio, I would just like some clarification on what he would wear. I know his equipment was the same as the standard legion soldiers except he carried a staff and had a optio ring. Does anyone know what that ring looked like? I know some groups like The Ermine Street Guard put a white and black crest atop the optio's helmet which I think looks really cool but is it historically accurate? Also did the optio carry a satchel that carried a wax tablet with the orders of the day? I also wonder if the optio of the Primus Pilus century had anything different about his gear. I am looking into an early 2nd century optio. If there are any other facts I should know please tell me. Your help is much appreciated, GRATIAS TIBI!
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