Antesignani

Antesignani were a branch of the army after the Marian Reform in the 2nd century BC. The Roman Legion . Equipped similarly to the earlier Velites , with a small shield and throwing spears, they often fought alongside the cavalry .

See also

• List of ranks and branches of service in the Roman army

literature

• Alfred von Domaszewski : Antesignani . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume I, 2, Stuttgart 1894, Col. 2355 f.