Roman Empire Standards

Roman Empire Standards were used in place of a national flag. Vexiloids and Vexillums were used throughout the Empire.[1]

Roman ensigns, standards, trumpets etc.
a Reconstructed Vexiloid

Among the empire's many vexiloids, the most known was a red banner with the letters SPQR in Gold surrounded by a gold wreath hung on a military standard topped by a Roman eagle or an image of the goddess Victoria.

a Modern Replica of a Roman Standard


a Modern dubious 'Roman Flag' sometimes associated with the Roman Empire Today

References
  1. "Roman Standards".


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