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While the use of tunics bearing Clavii seems to have been associated more heavily with civilian use, there is some evidence of them being worn by Roman military personnel, as well, especially those in higher-ranking and well-to-do positions in the hierarchy.
Rome ; 1st Century AD. Photo by Sherri Burch. Another view of the combat positioning with the Scutum. Also seen is a very good angle of how the Pugio is mounted directly to the Cingulum via a pair of bronze rings.
Britannia ; 1st Century AD. Photo by Sherri Burch. |
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