Social Commentaries
Book XIV, 32 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
A soldier's decoration is this, and it will be a sign of a prized honour, a weapon worthy to gird a tribune's side.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 32 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1596/.
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