08-07-2006, 07:43 AM
There is also the problem of Roman non-citizens, who were freedmen, sons of freedmen, and other non-citizens who were living in Italy and Roman colonies. They were not citizens, but perhaps as an incentive to enlist in time of emergency, they might be granted citizenship en mass. but armed and armored and used as auxiliaries, where a complete Legion was not needed, but the unit would be in place longer than would be acceptable for a Legion detachment.
Another thought is that, like many other unit names, the CR was kept as a reminder of singular honors granted, but not necessarily meaning that all new members of the unit were granted citizenship.
There is so much that we still don't know, and there is no One True Book of all History where we can find all the answers.
Another thought is that, like many other unit names, the CR was kept as a reminder of singular honors granted, but not necessarily meaning that all new members of the unit were granted citizenship.
There is so much that we still don't know, and there is no One True Book of all History where we can find all the answers.
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