did the army switch from caligae in 1st cent?

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Salve,<br>
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The <i> caliga speculatoria</i> is referenced in Suetonius, though as far as I am aware it has not been identified on any depictions.<br>
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<i> ...ac modo in crepidis uel coturnis, modo in speculatoria caliga, nonnumquam socco muliebri...</i><br>
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'At times in slippers or boots, at times in scouting boots, at times in women's shoes'<br>
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The full text and translation can be found at the linked sites.<br>
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The praetorian guard had an uncertain number of <i> speculatores</i> in its ranks, cavalrymen used as body guards rather than as scouts as their name implies.<br>
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Regards,<br>
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Sander van Dorst <p></p><i></i>