What did Julius Caesar wear while in battle/the military?

As a member of the patrician class, he enlisted as a military tribune until he became legate (general) and dictator. read more

Gaius Julius Caesar by Jason Zhou · Putty&Paint. Although this armor and cloak made officers (and Caesar himself) stand out a bit too much in the battlefield, it was necessary so the troops knew where their general was. Also, even if they charged into battle like Caesar did many times, they were usually on horseback and surrounded by elite troops. read more

The militarys campaigns of Julius Caesar constituted both the Gallic War (58 BC-51 BC) and Caesar's civil war (50 BC-45 B magistracy) in 59 BC, which had been highly controversial. The Gallic War mainly took place in what is now France. read more