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FIRST LATIN READER

162

SIGNA

With these standards compare those shown

in the illustrations

on page 132.

Flags (vexilla) were used for giving signals, and to differentiate small bodies of troops. In the matter of inspiring loyalty

among

the men, their effect was in general very slight as that of the flag in modern armies.

compared with