Legio X Equestris

Tenth Legion Equestris
Legio X Equestris
Legio Decima Equestris
Denarius issued by Mark Antony celebrating Legio X
Active1st half of the first century BC to after 31 BC
CountryRoman Republic
TypeRoman legion (Marian)
RoleInfantry assault (some cavalry support)
SizeVaried over unit lifetime. Approx. 5,000 soldiers, 6,000 men including support, at the time of creation.
Nickname(s)Equestris, "mounted"
Veneria, "devoted to Venus"
Mascot(s)Bull
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Julius Caesar (Campaign)
Mark Antony (Campaign)
Gaius Crastinus (Centurion)

Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was one of the most trusted legions of Julius Caesar. Legio X was famous in its day and throughout history, because of its portrayal in Caesar's Commentaries and the prominent role the Tenth played in his Gallic campaigns.[1][2] Its soldiers were discharged in 45 BC. Its remnants were reconstituted, fought for Mark Antony and Octavian, disbanded, and later merged into X Gemina.[3]

  1. ^ Dando-Collins.
  2. ^ Julius Caesar, I.42.
  3. ^ See, for example, Keppie.