How did ancient roman soldiers differentiate between friends and enemies in battle?

by [deleted]

If two Roman legions fought against each other how did they tell who is a friend and who is a foe in the heat of battle? Did they use different designs on armor or shields? Just re-visited the rome series and wondered.

Searocksandtrees

hi! there's always more room for input on this topic, but meanwhile, get started on this brand-new section in the FAQ* which includes several responses related to Rome

Identifying sides in battle, and avoidance/frequency of "friendly fire"

*see the link on the sidebar or the wiki tab