An auxiliary infantry imaginifer, one of the standard bearers of an infantry or mixed cohort of the 1st century.

The imaginifer carried the image of the emperor.

1 Helmet of bronze or iron with broad neck guard, worn under an animal skin - bear or wolf, without the face. It is suggested that legionary standard bearers used skins with the animal's face still attached.

2 The image of the emperor.

3 Small round shield

4 Long slashing sword

5 Caligae the military hob nailed boots.

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