In the Roman army, the Antesignanus was a soldier who fought in front of the standard-bearers. The role was occupied by Legionnaires who could fight both heavily-armed and lightly-armed, indicating some versatility. Their name means "before the standard" in Latin.
In the Roman army, the Antesignanus was a soldier who fought in front of the standard-bearers. The role was occupied by Legionnaires who could fight both heavily-armed and lightly-armed, indicating some versatility. Their name means "before the standard" in Latin.
