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9 Cards in this Set
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tunica (uniform)
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sleeveless tunic (to the knees)
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cingulum (uniform)
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belt
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sagum (uniform)
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heavy woolen mantle or cloak secured on the right shoulder by a claps so the arms were free (for wet or cold weather; never worn in action)
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caligae (uniform)
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heavy hobnailed shoes held on by leather straps
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paludamentum (uniform)
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scarlet cloak worn by the commander-in-chief (subordinate officers were scarlet tunics) (bright color made them conspicuous to the soldiers)
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cassis (armor)
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iron helmet
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galea (armor)
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leather and brass helmet held in place by a chinpiece
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lorica (armor)
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coat of mail made of leather with metal bands or scales or with chain mail
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scutum (armor)
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curved shield (to protect the body) made of layers of shield of wood and leather and bound around the edges with a metal rim (measured 4 by 2.5 feet)
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