The legion ended up being the fundamental unit for the Roman army. Each maniple had been commanded by a centurion, that could be acquiesced by their leg guards, the vine-stick plus the helmet with a transverse crest. The Legion's gear following the Marian reform had been standardized and released by their state. Legionnaires of the period wore a lorica hamata, reinforced regarding the arms, and were designed with semi-rectangular shields. Two throwing pila, the gladius therefore the pugio (a short dagger) finished their equipment.
