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[[File:SeptimeSévère.jpg|thumb|[[Portrait bust|Bust]] of [[Septimius Severus]] wearing a paludamentum]] |
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In [[Roman Republic|Republican]] and [[Roman Empire|Imperial]] [[ancient Rome|Rome]], the '''paludamentum''' was a [[cloak]] or [[cape]] fastened at one shoulder, worn by military commanders and (less often) by their troops. |
In [[Roman Republic|Republican]] and [[Roman Empire|Imperial]] [[ancient Rome|Rome]], the '''paludamentum''' was a [[cloak]] or [[cape]] fastened at one shoulder, worn by military commanders and (less often) by their troops. As supreme commander of the whole Roman army, Roman emperors were often portrayed wearing it in their statues (eg the [[Prima Porta Augustus]]) and on their coinage. After the reign of Augustus, the paludamentum was restricted to the Emperor.{{cn|date=October 2011}} |
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The paludamentum was generally [[crimson]], [[Scarlet (color)|scarlet]], or [[purple]] in colour,<ref>Historical accounts of colors and dyes, and their usage by different military ranks, vary. See: Sekunda, Nick and Angus McBride. (1996.) [http://books.google.com/books?id=Vpf9fI2NU4oC&pg=PA46&dq=paludamentum+scarlet+crimson+purple&sig=pbcl4a1iW8GI-LcOTB9DcOXowtE "Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC"] Osprey Publishing, page 46. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.</ref> or sometimes white.<ref>(1919.) [http://books.google.com/books?id=7XiMf0xc_WQC&pg=PA220&dq=paludamentum++white&as_brr=1 "The Encyclopedia Americana"]. Encyclopedia Americana Corporation, page 220. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.</ref> It was fastened at the shoulder with a clasp, called a [[Fibula, or ancient brooch|fibula]], whose form and size varied through time. Putting on the paludamentum was a ceremonial act on setting out for war.<ref name=Paludamentum>Roman Tribune: "[http://www.roman-colosseum.info/roman-army/roman-tribune.htm Clothing of the Military Roman Tribune]." Retrieved on August 16, 2010</ref> |
The paludamentum was generally [[crimson]], [[Scarlet (color)|scarlet]], or [[purple]] in colour,<ref>Historical accounts of colors and dyes, and their usage by different military ranks, vary. See: Sekunda, Nick and Angus McBride. (1996.) [http://books.google.com/books?id=Vpf9fI2NU4oC&pg=PA46&dq=paludamentum+scarlet+crimson+purple&sig=pbcl4a1iW8GI-LcOTB9DcOXowtE "Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC"] Osprey Publishing, page 46. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.</ref> or sometimes white.<ref>(1919.) [http://books.google.com/books?id=7XiMf0xc_WQC&pg=PA220&dq=paludamentum++white&as_brr=1 "The Encyclopedia Americana"]. Encyclopedia Americana Corporation, page 220. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.</ref> It was fastened at the shoulder with a clasp, called a [[Fibula, or ancient brooch|fibula]], whose form and size varied through time. Putting on the paludamentum was a ceremonial act on setting out for war.<ref name=Paludamentum>Roman Tribune: "[http://www.roman-colosseum.info/roman-army/roman-tribune.htm Clothing of the Military Roman Tribune]." Retrieved on August 16, 2010</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:36, 3 November 2011
In Republican and Imperial Rome, the paludamentum was a cloak or cape fastened at one shoulder, worn by military commanders and (less often) by their troops. As supreme commander of the whole Roman army, Roman emperors were often portrayed wearing it in their statues (eg the Prima Porta Augustus) and on their coinage. After the reign of Augustus, the paludamentum was restricted to the Emperor.[citation needed]
The paludamentum was generally crimson, scarlet, or purple in colour,[1] or sometimes white.[2] It was fastened at the shoulder with a clasp, called a fibula, whose form and size varied through time. Putting on the paludamentum was a ceremonial act on setting out for war.[3]
Notes
- ^ Historical accounts of colors and dyes, and their usage by different military ranks, vary. See: Sekunda, Nick and Angus McBride. (1996.) "Republican Roman Army 200-104 BC" Osprey Publishing, page 46. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ (1919.) "The Encyclopedia Americana". Encyclopedia Americana Corporation, page 220. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
- ^ Roman Tribune: "Clothing of the Military Roman Tribune." Retrieved on August 16, 2010