Claim: The mural crown, a crown or headpiece representing city walls or towers bestowed upon the soldier who first climbed the wall of a besieged city or fortress to successfully place the standard (flag) of the attacking army upon it, became an ancient Roman military decoration.
Evidence: The mural crown became an ancient Roman military decoration. The corona muralis (Latin for "walled crown") was a golden crown, or a circle of gold intended to resemble a battlement, bestowed upon the soldier who first climbed the wall of a besieged city or fortress to successfully place the standard (flag) of the attacking army upon it. A mural crown (Latin: corona muralis) is a crown or headpiece representing city walls or towers.