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ROMAN SHIELDS
(SCUTUMS)
The Scutum, or
shield, was the main
form of body
protection of the
Roman soldiers. It
served the purpose to
deflect missiles
targeted at the
soldiers, as well as
protect them from the
impact of hand held
weapons yielded at
them. The shields
large size allowed
the soldiers to form
a "tustudo' or
shield wall that
could protect them
during an advance.
The Praetorians used
the oval shield early
in their history is
guaranteed by the
tombstone from
Aquileia. They were
in continuous use
into the reign of
Domitian (AD 81-96).
This has been taken
to contrast with the
rectangular scutum
adopted universally
by the legions in the
first half of the 1st
Century. By the end
of the 2nd century,
both public and
private monuments
show a return to the
oval shield for both
Legionaries and
Pretorians, although
a 3rd Century example
of Dura Eoropos
proves that the
rectangular scutum
did survive.
Roman Arena Wooden
shield - Leather
Covered. Height:42";
Width:33";
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Product Details: NAME: Roman Arena Wooden shield - Leather Covered TYPE: Replica MANUFACTURER: Deepeeka SKU: AH3992H
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