DACIAN ELDER WITH STANDARD

An extract from The Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome
by Phil Barker & Ian Heath

87. DACIAN ELDER WITH STANDARD

This man is shown to be an important personage by his cap, long tunic and fringed cloak. His standard is a Draco with hollow metal head and windsock cloth body.

87a shows the short of helmet that would be substituted for the cap by a chieftain, who would also carry shield and sword instead of a standard. Especially important leaders such as the king could have armour like that of 88b.

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