Roman standard bearers
Fierce protectors, holding long poles with a number of philarae (discs), topped with a manus (open human hand), symbolising the oath of loyalty taken by the soldiers
Picture No
12014614
Media ID
47701888
Size
5074px x 3974px
(2.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in Old England', volume I, No. 82
Date
Circa 55 BC
