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The murmillo was a class of Gladiator during the Roman Imperial Age . The distinguishing feature of the murmillo was the high crest of his helmet which, together with its broad rim, was shaped somewhat like a fish. Otherwise, he wore a loincloth, belt, a short Greave on the left leg, a linen Manica to protect his right arm, and the curved rectangular Shield of the Roman Legionnaire . He also carried the legionnaire's short, straight sword, or Gladius , from which gladiators derived their name. The style of dress and arms are thought to have been derived from Gaul ish prisoners. The murmillo usually fought the Thraex , Retiarius , or Secutor . The pairing with the retiarius was most common, as the piscine appearance of the murmillo contrasted well with the retiarius' costume of a fisherman. EXTERNAL LINKS
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