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The Roman Legion

Across
Military pack carried by legionaries, it included a number of items suspended from a carrying pole.
A light shield of wood and leather
A 3 foot circular shield that used iron in its frame
The third in command of the legion, usually a lower class veteran, was known as the "Praefectus _____"
When a soldier was dishonorably discharged it was called "Missio ____"
Each legion had five lower ranking tribunes, who were normally from the equestrian class and had at least some years of prior military experience, were known as the "Tribuni _____"
A decorated belt denoting rank was known as a "____ militare"
Unit of veteran soldiers that made up the back of the legion, carried long spears
The body armor consisting of broad strips of metal held together by leather straps was known as "lorica _____"
Skirt of leather or fabric strips that is worn around the waist to protect the upper legs
A heavy javelin used commonly, under 6 ft in length
Unit made up of poorer citizens who could not afford to arm themselves well, served as distraction
If a legionary deserted his duty, he was stoned or beaten to death after given this sentence
Down
A reduction in rank was known as a "gradus ____
A thrusting spear, usually about 6 feet in length
Military boots worn by Roman legionaries and auxiliaries
The second in command of the legion, usually younger and inexperienced, was known as the "Tribunus ____"
A type of armor made of small scales of metal attached to a fabric backing was known as "lorica ____"
Unit of the roman legion that consisted of raw or inexperienced soldiers, who were placed at the front of the line
Unit consisting of oderately experienced soldiers who took up the second line of the leigion
The overall legion leader, usually a senator, was known as "Legatus ____"
The prestigious unit of the Roman legion, where wealthy young Roman men displayed their skill and prowess, laying the foundation for an eventual political career
A scarf worn by Roman legionaries to protect the neck from chafing
A type of roman mail armor. Made with rings linked together, alternating closed washer-like rings with riveted rings. Was known as "lorica _____"
A dagger used by Roman soldiers, most likely a side arm
Stakes for construction of their camps