Deepeeka - Standard Bearer's Parma Shield

In the early Roman Republic period, the parma was the type of shield that was used by the lowest ranking soldiers. At that time, parma simply meant shield and came in a variety of sizes and shapes. During the later times, it's form evolved as a practical defence for the soldier who carried it to battle. Each legion carried a single standard, which was of extreme importance. Thus, the ability of the aquifer, the standard bearer, to defend himself was of immense importance.