Sesquiplarius, plural sesquiplares, was an inferior, low-ranking Roman officer, who received a ration and a half or increased payment valuing the additional ration based on their valor.[1][2] As part of cavalry, one decurio, one duplicarius, and one sesquiplarius was assigned to one turma.[2] Golden badged sesquiplares were named Torquati sesquiplares.[2]

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  1. ↑ Murray, John (1875). A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. London. pp. 489‑511.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. 1 2 3 Smith, William. "EXERCITUS". Retrieved 2020-12-07.
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