| Tenth Legion Equestris | |
|---|---|
| Legio X Equestris Legio Decima Equestris | |
 Denarius issued by Mark Antony celebrating Legio X | |
| Active | 1st half of the first century BC to after 31 BC |
| Country | Roman Republic |
| Type | Roman legion (Marian) |
| Role | Infantry assault (some cavalry support) |
| Size | Varied 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 |
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| 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]
- ^ Dando-Collins.
- ^ Julius Caesar, I.42.
- ^ See, for example, Keppie.