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Aquilifer
An aquilifer was a senior signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning "eagle", and fers, related to the Latin word for bringing or carrying. Before that time, the wolf, boar, bull and horse were also used. The eagle standard was the most important possession of the legion and its loss was a terrible disgrace. The aquila emblem generally had up-raised wings surrounded by a laurel wreath. It was mounted on a narrow trapezoidal base and mounted on a pole that was held aloft. The aquilifer's position was accordingly one of enormous prestige, and he was ranked immediately below the centurions and above the optiones, receiving twice the pay of an ordinary legionary. Unlike other standard bearers, the aquilifer probably did not wear an animal skin, instead going bareheaded. He is depicted as carrying a small circular shield called a parma that could be strapped on if his hands were already full.
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aquilifer
A name given by the Romans to the officers who carried the eagles of the legions.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aquilifer in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aquilifer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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