The values of a Roman soldier were ones of honor. Not only did he value the perfect condition of his equipment and weapons, but also the honor of his legion and his century. If his unit did well, there were rewards and badges. He was in perpetual disgrace if his legion lost a battle or fell short in some other way and sometimes it took several campaign seasons for a disgraced legion to redeem itself.

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