The Vexillum was a vertically hung banner identifying a legeon. They were carried by the Vexillations.
It usually designated the unit type of 'LEG' (legion) or 'COH' (cohort) and the Unit Number in Roman Numerals.
It also usually had the icon of an animal on it. The boar and bull were some of the popular icons.
The predominant background color was red
Tassels hung from the crossbar flanking the banner on each side and a fringe decorated the bottom margin of the banner.
It usually designated the unit type of 'LEG' (legion) or 'COH' (cohort) and the Unit Number in Roman Numerals.
It also usually had the icon of an animal on it. The boar and bull were some of the popular icons.
The predominant background color was red
Tassels hung from the crossbar flanking the banner on each side and a fringe decorated the bottom margin of the banner.