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An aquila (Classical Latin: [ˈakᶣɪla]; lit. ' eagle ') was a prominent symbol used in ancient Rome, especially as the standard of a Roman legion. A legionary known as an aquilifer, the "eagle-bearer", carried this standard. Each legion carried one eagle.
In addition, the legions had symbolic cult symbols, most often a sign with the image of an eagle. This sign was usually a plaque with the marking of the legion and a metal hand on the top, attached to a metal pole, covered with circular emblems, with a laurel wreath.
19 Φεβ 2014 · The Roman Standard (Latin: Signum or Signa Romanum) was a pennant, flag, or banner, suspended or attached to a staff or pole, which identified a Roman legion (infantry) or Equites (cavalry). The Standard of a cavalry unit was emblazoned with the symbol of the serpent (Draconarius) while a
Roman military standards were emblems adopted by units of the Roman army. There were three main types of standard (Aquila, Vexillum, Signum). Several throughout its history include: Aquila, the emblem of the Roman legion whose adoption Pliny the Elder attributes to the general Gaius Marius.
24 Μαρ 2019 · The focus was predominantly on military heraldry of the historically-confirmed legions existed through the late Roman Republic (100 BC – 40 BC) and the Imperial Rome (20 AD - 360 AD), slightly overlapping with the Late Roman Empire. Admittedly, in many cases Roman legions' symbols remain to be up for debate.
The Standard of the Legion was the Eagle, carried as its symbol by the Aquilifer (Eagle bearer) who walked in front of the army. The Eagle was made of Gold or Silvergilt and positioned on top of a pole adorned with images of the Roman Emperor.
Signifer with bear skin. Signifer was the most common ensign of Roman legions. He carried the signum, i.e. a military banner with the emblem of a given cohort or centuria. Signum was usually in the shape of a raised hand placed on a pole.
