The vine staff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff (Latin: vitis) was a vinewood rod of about 1 m (3 ft) in length used in the ancient Roman army and navy. It was the mark and tool of the centurion: both as an implement in the direction of drill and maneuvers and to beat wayward or laggard soldiers or sailors under his command.
The vine staff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff (Latin: vitis) was a vinewood rod of about 1 m (3 ft) in length used in the ancient Roman army and navy. It was the mark and tool of the centurion: both as an implement in the direction of drill and maneuvers and to beat wayward or laggard soldiers or sailors under his command.
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