Draco Standards were adopted late in the Empire, 250-400 AD, and were generally carried by cavalry units.
It was a metal dragon head with cloth tube attached to the neck so that it would extend in the wind. This air-stream made a hissing sound when carried at speed.
The Draco was carried by the Draconarius rider of a cavalry unit.
Draco standards were also used in cavalry games
It was a metal dragon head with cloth tube attached to the neck so that it would extend in the wind. This air-stream made a hissing sound when carried at speed.
The Draco was carried by the Draconarius rider of a cavalry unit.
Draco standards were also used in cavalry games