 In reality, however, during the Palaiologan period (1261–1453) the "[megas] stratopedarchēs" was most likely an honorific court title, and did not necessarily entail an active military command.Like many other titles in the Palaiologan period, the post could be held by two people simultaneously.According to Pseudo-Kodinos, the ceremonial costume of the "megas stratopedarchēs" was identical to the offices immediately superior to it