Pia Fidelis


Pia Fidelis, Latin feminine form for "pious and faithful", was the cognomen of several Roman legions, awarded by an emperor when the legion had proved "devoted and loyal". Some legions received this honour several times, and their name included the number of awards. Awards were made from 42 AD until the end of the second century AD. It was awarded in total to 10 legions and around 50 auxilia cohorts.
  • Legio I Adiutrix ''Pia Fidelis Bis
  • I Minervia Pia Fidelis Domitiana
  • II Adiutrix
  • III Italica VII Pia VII Fidelis
  • V Macedonica VII Pia VII Fidelis
  • VII Claudia VII Pia VII Fidelis
  • X Gemina Pia Fidelis Domitiana
  • XI Claudia Pia VI Fidelis VI''