The Imago
The imago standard was one with the image of the emporer's head upon it, generaly the emporer who had fromed the legion. In battle, the imago helped soldiers feel brave and made them remember the cause they were fighting for. They also reminded the soldiers of their loyalty to the army. Sometimes, astorology or zodiac symbols were carried with it to represent the month in which the legion was formed.
The imago standard was one with the image of the emporer's head upon it, generaly the emporer who had fromed the legion. In battle, the imago helped soldiers feel brave and made them remember the cause they were fighting for. They also reminded the soldiers of their loyalty to the army. Sometimes, astorology or zodiac symbols were carried with it to represent the month in which the legion was formed.