The legion was the primary unit associated with Roman military. Each maniple had been commanded by a centurion, that might be recognized by his leg guards, the vine-stick and the helmet with a transverse crest. The Legion's equipment after the Marian reform finished up being standardised and released by hawaii. Legionnaires using this period wore a lorica hamata, reinforced regarding the shoulders, and had been built with semi-rectangular shields. Two throwing pila, the gladius while the pugio (a short dagger) finished their equipment.