aquilifer
Roman military honor
An aquilifer was the standard-bearer who carried the aquila—the eagle standard—of a Roman legion.
The eagle represented the legion's identity and honor; losing it in battle was a catastrophic disgrace.
The aquilifer held one of the most prestigious positions among non-commissioned soldiers: The aquilifer led the advance, eagle held high.
One who leads symbolically
- centurionRoman army officer
- cohortGroup sharing circumstances
- manipleLiturgical forearm garment
- tribuneSpeaker's raised platform
praetorian · legionary · testudo · formation · march · decimation · drill · encampment
Courage in danger
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- dignityInnate personal worth
veneration · tribute · devotion · sacred · oath · sacrifice · courage · loyalty
Hunting bird with talons
- talonsHooked bird claws
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- soaringRising effortlessly upward
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
plumage · Jupiter · flight · swooping · eyrie · feathers · beak · perch
Group emotional well-being
- identityWho someone is
- rallyingAssembling for unified action
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
confidence · steadfastness · defiance · resolve · reputation · disgrace · capture · loss
standard-bearer
One who leads symbolically
tribune · praetorian · legionary · testudo · formation · march · decimation · drill · encampment · principia
valor
Courage in danger
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
dignity · veneration · tribute · devotion · sacred · oath · sacrifice · courage · loyalty · duty
raptor
Hunting bird with talons
predator · plumage · Jupiter · flight · swooping · eyrie · feathers · beak · perch · standard
morale
Group emotional well-being
triumph · confidence · steadfastness · defiance · resolve · reputation · disgrace · capture · loss · recovery