Legio X Equestris
Military unit
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Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was levied by Julius Caesar in 61 BC when he was the Governor of Hispania Ulterior. The Tenth was the first legion levied personally by Caesar and was consistently his most trusted. Wikipedia
Founded: 61 BC
Active: 61 BC to after 31 BC
Nickname(s): Equestris, "mounted"; Veneria, "devoted to Venus"
Notable commanders: Julius Caesar (Campaign); Mark Antony (Campaign); Gaius Crastinus (Centurion)
Size: Varied over unit lifetime. Approx. 5,000 soldiers, 6,000 men including support, at the time of creation