Most likely their colors were far less saturated than Hollywood has imagined.Originally Posted by Chester
"The Passion" gives a more gritty and realistic view on the imperial troops I think. Brownish leather and such.
The Romans certainly didn't have any team color as qwerty says. They had identifying plumes on their helmets though, as well as their "signae" (standards).
Velites were poor - and would probably not bother paying for dyed clothing. I'd expect to see a myriad of colors from one Roman army. With much white, brown and dark red.
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