He received it, notwithstanding the labarum, and received further the title of Pontifex Maximus, which he retained all his life. |
The safety of the labarum was entrusted to fifty guards of approved valour and fidelity. |
The labarum was a purely military flag, and definitely not a flag for the church. |
Never was any bearer of this holy labarum injured during fights. |
Constantine entrusted 50 Knights chosen from his cohort with the custody of the labarum. |
The labarum, like the vexillium, had sometimes fringes with tassels or ribbons. |