The Civic Crown (Latin: corona civica) was a chaplet of common oak leaves woven to form a crown. During the Roman Republic, and the subsequent Principate, it was regarded as the second highest military decoration a citizen could aspire to (the Grass Crown being held in higher regard). It was reserved for men who saved the lives of fellow soldiers, and held the ground upon which he did this for the remainder of the engagement. After Sulla's constitutional reforms, any recipient of the Civic Crown was entitled entry into the Senate. Furthermore, the recipient was required by law to wear his crown at every public gathering, and was applauded even by men much senior to himself. It later became a prerogative for Roman Emperors to be awarded the Civic Crown (originating with Augustus, who was awarded it for saving the lives of citizens by ending the series of civil wars). Famous recipients include Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus.
2006-08-16 10:24:41
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answered by samanthajanecaroline 6
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Roman Head Wreath
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answered by ? 4
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Corona: Generally, a wreath or crown. Specifically, the highest distinction awarded for valor in war, as in corona civica, a wreath of oak leaves for saving a citizen's life in battle, or corona muralis, a golden circle in the form of a city wall for the soldier who first climbed the wall of an enemy's camp.
Crown: A circlet for the head. In the third century A.D). the radiate crown of the sun god was commonly worn by Roman emperors. Religious crowns worn by priests frequently had images of deities engraved on them.
2006-08-16 01:40:32
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answered by Big-Sister 4
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Diadem - a wreath of leaves of flowers
2006-08-16 02:48:58
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answered by happyjumpyfrog 5
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I think it was a laurel wreath and was for heroics not just general wear.
2006-08-16 03:37:13
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answered by jegreencreek 4
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The laural wreath...
www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/clothing.html
2006-08-16 01:42:11
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answered by Anonymous
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the laurel wreath.
2006-08-16 02:20:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Lorals
2006-08-16 01:38:57
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answered by Ria L 2
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It's spelled "LAUREL" as in bay laurel or bay leaves used in cooking.
2006-08-16 01:41:48
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answered by Anonymous
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