Definition of the glossary term standard
A standard was a banner or a flag carried by the head of a Roman army that denoted the legion number and name, as well as served as a symbolic calling card to whatever group they were marching upon. It was usually marked with "SPQR", a Latin abbreviation literally meaning "Senate and People of Rome".
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