Original sentence: It sometimes included a representation of a wreath, probably denoting an honor or award.It was composed of a number of philarae (disks), along with a number of other elements  mounted on a pole, topped with a leaf-shaped spear head or a manus (human hand) image
Edited sentence: A soldier could also gain the position of discentes signiferorum, or standard bearer in training.Each century had a signifer (thus, there were 59 in a legion) and within each cohort the first centuries signifer would be the senior.He was paid twice the basic wage.In addition to carrying the signum, the signifer also assumed responsibility for the financial administration of the unit and functioned as the legionaries' banker.It comprised a number of philarae (disks or medallions) along with a number of other elements mounted on a pole.It sometimes included a representation of a wreath, probably denoting an honour or award.It was this banner that the men from each individual century would rally around.The pole could be topped with a leaf-shaped spear head or a manus (open human hand) image denoting the oath of loyalty taken by the soldiers.The task of carrying the signum in battle was dangerous as the soldier had to stand in the first rank and could carry only a small buckler