The Roman Centurion carried the vitis or vine staff
which was a swagger stick about three feet in length originally made of grape
vine. This made a handy weapon for a casual whack of a soldier for
insubordination. This practice was known as castigato.
Shipping a Roman Centurion Vitis stick to England in a couple of days for a Roman re-enactor's use.
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Shipping a Roman Centurion Vitis stick to England in a couple of days for a Roman re-enactor's use.
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