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general's cloak

The paludamentum, the distinctive military cloak worn by a Roman commander setting out for war, marking the formal assumption of his command.

Mentioned in 5 works (8 total)

The History of Rome, Book 2 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 36 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 37 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 41 history · 3 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 42 history · 2 mentions

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