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Military sandals (caligae) with cleats in the sole for traction. "Boots and belts" were the symbols of a Roman soldier. [source: Wiki Commons] |
| Soldier's pack with rucksack, rolled cloak, mess kit, and camp tools. Packs could weigh up to 20lbs, depending on what was needed. [source: DK Images] |  |
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Leather camp tent for an 8-man squad. They would also share a room of bunk-beds in the barracks. Cozy! [source: Ermine Street Guard] |
| Personal dagger (pugio) with jeweled handle. Knife hilts and sheaths were a source of individual style. [source: ancient-east.com] | 
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Wooden writing sheet with leather notebook, wax tablets with stylus, inkpot and pens, wooden tablet. Army life was usually recorded on these rather than fragile papyrus. [source: lore-and-saga.co.uk] |