07-28-2011, 01:33 PM
Quote:And then this way to use the cresta as a sign of the optio is an re-enactorism, introduced by the guard and not backed up that much by the sources. So I don't see anything that would suggest it isn't a regular soldiers impression.
And then we have absolutely no idea if optio differed from regular soldiers in any way, shape or form. The current system of distinguishing optiones is pure fantasy, D'n'D really.