The epitaph of M. Caelius, chief centurion (primus pilus) of the ill-fated 18th Legion. His vine staff breaks the frame and even runs across the inscription.
The vine staff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff[1] (Latin: vitis)[2] was a vinewood rod of about 3 feet (1 m) in length used in the ancient Roman Army[3][4] and Navy.[5] It was the mark and tool of the centurion:[6] both as an implement in the direction of drill and maneuvers[citation needed]; and to beat wayward or laggard soldiers or sailors under his command.[7] It was also borne by evocati who held an equivalent rank.[8]
The vinestaff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff (Latin: vitis) was a vinewood rod of about 3 feet (1 m) in length used in the ancient Roman Army and Navy...
known as staffvine, staff tree or bittersweet, is the type genus of the family Celastraceae; it contains over 40 species of shrubs and vines, which have...
discipline that was required. A centurion's symbol of office was the vinestaff, with which they disciplined even Roman citizens, who were otherwise legally...
swagger stick is shorter than a staff or cane, and is usually made from rattan. Its use derives from the vinestaff carried by Roman centurions as an...
A vine (from Latin vīnea 'grapevine, vineyard'; from vīnum 'wine') is any plant with a growth habit of trailing or scandent (that is, climbing) stems,...
found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands. It is a sturdy perennial vine that may have twining, woody stems that are 30 feet (9.1 m) or longer and...
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Celastrus, a shrub genus commonly known as the staffvine or staff tree Staphylococcus, often shortened to "staph", bacteria which can...
promoted to the rank of centurion and were customarily entitled to bear the vinestaff and discipline fellow soldiers. Thus, Pompey induced a great many of the...
Vitis (grapevine) is a genus of 81 accepted species of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly...
Celastrus orbiculatus is a woody vine of the family Celastraceae. It is commonly called Oriental bittersweet, as well as Chinese bittersweet, Asian bittersweet...
The True Vine (Greek: ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή hē ampelos hē alēthinē) is an allegory or parable given by Jesus in the New Testament. Found in John 15:1–17...
rank for parades and other appropriate occasions. Caliper Swagger stick Vinestaff "Manual of Drill and Ceremonial - Chapter 6 Sword, pace stick and cane...
Saint Wenceslas – the coronation sword of Bohemia Sword of state Tumi Vinestaff Weapons of Honour (French) Baule (1875–1950), Ceremonial Weapon, retrieved...
alive from his wars against Parthia and received in reply a centurion's vinestaff, broken to pieces. In AD 193, Septimius Severus granted the city ius Italicum...
The Celastraceae (staff-vine or bittersweet) are a family of 98 genera and 1,350 species of herbs, vines, shrubs and small trees, belonging to the order...
(/ˈθɜːrsɒs/; Ancient Greek: θύρσος) was a wand or staff of giant fennel (Ferula communis) covered with ivy vines and leaves, sometimes wound with taeniae and...
three and presents the fourth upright. Roman military standards Vexillum Vinestaff Military of ancient Rome Technological history of the Roman military Elton...
company's operations was reportedly seen by staff as responsible for the decisions which Viner and Pemsel have made. Viner and David Pemsel successfully opposed...
cordifolia, commonly known as the Madeira vine or mignonette vine, is a South American species of ornamental succulent vine of the family Basellaceae. The combination...
a designer and tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder of Vine and the co-founder and CEO of HQ Trivia. Yusupov began his career as a digital...
Steve Vining is an American drummer, producer and engineer. He started out as a staff producer at Pickwick Records before rising to power as the head...
company of Giant Bomb and Comic Vine. Whiskey Media websites were wiki community based, while maintaining an editorial staff. The company's target demographic...
sacrifice to the Roman gods. Throwing off his military belt, weapons, and vinestaff (the symbol of his rank), Marcellus was soon brought before a judge named...
do not seem to have fully protected citizen soldiers from centurions' vinestaffs, as Tacitus mentions severe beatings continuing to be inflicted under...
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