The legion was the primary device connected with Roman military. Each maniple have been commanded by a centurion, that would be recognized by their leg guards, the vine-stick plus the helmet with a transverse crest. The Legion's equipment following the Marian reform finished up being standardised and released by hawaii. Legionnaires applying this duration wore a lorica hamata, reinforced regarding the shoulders, and was constructed with semi-rectangular shields. Two tossing pila, the gladius while the pugio (a short dagger) completed their equipment.