Legion Structure


Title Role within a legion
Legatus controlled 1-3 legions including auxilary troops
Cavalry Considered as auxilary troos, they were not Roman citizens
Tribuni Soldiers with between 5 to 10 years of service to their name
aquilifer He had to carry the legion standard, situated below the centurion
Centurion Commanded a century which was made up of 100 men
Signifer Also carried the standard but was in charge of the soldier's pay
Optio Second in command of a century whilst fighting
Legionaries Armourers and craftsmen during peace time they would fight as legionaries during war periods

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