Roman Military Uniform. Likewise the romans had no concept of obsolescence. Web the legions of the roman republic and empire wore fairly standardised dress and armour.
One of the issues surrounding the roman legions is the perception imposed on them by modern day people. The galea, latin for a helmet, was made to prevent crushing blows to the head and face. An incident in 47 bc involving an armillae highlights the inequality that sometimes existed in who received awards.