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A re-enactor kitted out as an optio of the Roman army. The optio was one of the principales officers and responsible for training amongst other duties.
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McElveen, S. (2021, March 22). Roman Optio. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13707/roman-optio/
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McElveen, Siôn. "Roman Optio." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 22, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13707/roman-optio/.
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McElveen, Siôn. "Roman Optio." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Mar 2021. Web. 26 Feb 2025.
