01-19-2013, 01:44 AM
In theory, yes, but when emending inscriptions there are other inscriptions to compare to, and it doesn't make sense if it said 'vexillations of x legions and Cohort six'. The 'et' indicates an entirely new unit. An auxiliary unit without its full name? Unlikely. A cohort of another legion? Then why not just list an extra legion. On the other hand, "... And so many cohorts" (of auxiliaries) is a very common literary and epigraphical reference.