Legio III Iulia Alpina

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Shield painting (Bodleian manuscript) of the Legio Tertia Iulia Alpina in the early 5th century

The Legio III Iulia Alpina was a legion of the late ancient Roman army, which was probably raised during the reign of Emperor Constans (337-350 AD) and existed until the 5th century. It was named after the Julian Alps , where their teams were recruited and / or where they were initially stationed. She became with her two sister legions

probably initially stationed in the province of Alpes Cottiae . At the time the Notitia Dignitatum was compiled , around 430, the unit rose to become a Legio-Comitenses . She was then - under the command of Magister Peditum - part of the Italian field army .

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Jona Lendering: Legio III Iulia Alpina In: Livius.org (English).
  2. ^ Emil Ritterling : Legio (II Iulia Alpina). In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume XII, 2, Stuttgart 1925, column 1456.
  3. ↑ Notitia Dignitatum Occ. V.
  4. ↑ Notitia Dignitatum Occ. VII.