Tribunus angusticlavius

A tribunus angusticlavius ("narrow-striped tribune"; pl.

The tribunus angusticlavius was a junior military tribune who was at least 20 years old,[1] chosen from among the Equestrian order, as opposed to the tribunus laticlavius, who was chosen from the Senatorial class.

There were five to each legion, identified by a narrow purple stripe (angustus clavus or angusticlavus) on their tunics.

[2] Despite their youth, the tribunes had previous experience, usually as a praefectus leading a quingenary auxiliary cohort.

[2] Their duties varied, mostly staff work, but also lead two cohorts.