Revealing mistake: The first panoramic shot of Alexandria has a realistic matte painting on the horizon and background, except for the rocks and trees on the left, which are a blatant flat painting. (00:06:25)
Revealing mistake: When Caesar's ship arrives in the Alexandria marketplace, he tells his men to "go marketing" rather than force their way through the crowd with swords. Rufio says "you're not serious?" He then silently mouths along with Caesar's reply, "We shall shop our way to the palace steps." (00:11:30)
Revealing mistake: When Cleopatra rolls out of the rug, one can see it's Elizabeth Taylor's stunt double, who has a bigger and stronger build.
Revealing mistake: During the naval battle, a long rope runs from the side of a burning ship on the left, out offscreen, to keep it steady.
Revealing mistake: When Mark Antony jumps on the trapeze-shaped elevator, one can see it's Richard Burton's stunt double.
Revealing mistake: Cleopatra rides a sphinx during her spectacular introductory parade in Rome. Just as the Sphinx is about to pass through the Roman arch, sunlight casts shadows of the open girder lattice behind the Arch's facade.
Answer: The people of higher rank would usually have more or better armor so in his case that would probably be extra armor for his legs and arms.