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 as 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 Praetorians, although a 3rd Century example of Dura Eoropos proves that the rectangular scutum did survive.

Roman Thunderbolt Lightning Scutum (Wooden) The model displayed here is a wooden cut down model scutum, which was certainly in use by Augustus time; it retains the curved side from large Republican shields, with the top and bottom shorn off.

Large Linen covered. Height:42"; Width:33".

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NAME: Roman Scutum Shield - Large Wooden Linen Covered
TYPE: Replica
MANUFACTURER: Deepeeka
SKU: AH3853L

Roman Scutum Shield - Large Wooden Linen Covered


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