On display earlier last year at the Legion special exhibit, the draco standard, carried by the draconarius, was a striking military emblem used by Roman cavalry. Originating from the Sarmatians, it featured a metal dragon-shaped head and a fabric body that streamed dramatically in the wind. The design’s visual impact, combined with the whistling sound it produced, served to intimidate opponents and boost unit morale on the battlefield. British Museum #ancientrome #romanempire #ancientcivilizatio