You could instantly tell a centurion from other soldiers by his helmet. A centurion had a sideways curved crest on his helmet. If not wearing a headpiece, you could tell a centurion by his sword placement. A centurion wore his sword on the left side, whereas the ordinary soldier wore his on the right side. Centurions also carried a vine stick which was a symbol of his office.

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