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FABRICA A Workshop
FABRICENSIS / FABRUS An Artisan or Armorer
FACTUM BENE Well Done
FALCES MURALIS Long pole with hook used to pull down a shield wall.
FALX Sickle - Curve bladed weapon
FAMILIA Late Empire Period term for a army squad
FASCES The cylindrical bundle of rods bound together by red bands, from which an ax head projected; and which was borne before high magistrates by lictors (attendants) as a symbol of his authority. The "Fasces" symbolized the magistrates ability to inflict either corporal or capitol punishment. It was also an emblem of unity and power used on coins and "coats of arms". Italian "fascism" derived its name and emblem from the Fasces. Photos & more Details
FASCIA Socks
FASCIS A bundle, pack, parcel.
FEBRUARY "Februarius", ("februare", to purify) sacred to "Junu Februra" , along with January was added in 713 BC / 40 AUC to the end of the then 10 month long "Romulus" calendar, . It became the second month of the revised 12 month Roman Republican Calendar circa 200 BC or 552 AUC, Ab Urba Condita, "from the Founding of the City" (Rome), when February was moved between January and March / Martius and the Roman New Year was moved from March 1st (Kalends Martius) to January 1st (Kalends Januarius / Ianuarius). See Mercedonius and consult "Roman Calendar" on our DateYearTime Page for a more complete explanation.
FERRATA "Iron Plated", "In Armor"; a popular nomen (name) adopted by several Legions
FERRUM Iron - Sword (in general) Origin of periodic table symbol "FE" for iron
FIBULAE A Roman "safety pin" or brooch to pin shut tunica or cloaks. They came in a variety of styles, generally made of bronze; although iron, silver, and gold were also used.
FIDELITAS / FIDELIS Fidelity or Loyalty. A principle tenant and precept for the members of Legion XXIV MA.
FISCUS The Imperial Treasury
FOCALE A neck cuff or scarf to protect the neck from lorica armor bites and to raise the armor higher around the neck for better fit.
FOEDERATUS An ally
FORMA A Map
FORUM Market Place - Gathering Place
FOSSA A Ditch. Also a defensive trench, empty or filled with water, deployed in front the Cervus. Generally employed behind the Stimuli, Lilia and Cippi as an obstacle in a perimeter field of defense.
FORTASSE Maybe
FRETENSIS "Destroyer"; A nomen (name) adopted by several Legions taken from a battle fought in the Straits of "Fretum" (Messina) between Italy and Sicily during the First Punic War, circa 260BC
FRUMENTARIUS Intelligence Officer
FRUMENTUM Army food supply
FUNDA Sling
FUNDITOR Slinger
FURCA A carry pole for satchel and other gear.
FUSTIS A staff or baton denoting authority, used as an Emblem of Office