Duplarius
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Roman officer rank
Duplarius (pl.: duplares), duplicarius or dupliciarius was an inferior, low-ranking Roman officer, who received double rations or increased payment valuing the 2nd ration based on their valor.[1] [2] As part of cavalry, one decurio , one duplicarius, and one sesquiplarius was assigned to one turma .[2] Each duplarius as part of a turma was allowed to have two horses.[2] Golden-badged duplares were named Torquati duplares.[2]