Imperial Roman Legionary scutum

Product description

The scutum was a shield employed by Roman soldiers. The Republican scutum was oval; in later times it became rectangular. The scuta were often curved to absorb blows.

A replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. Crafted from wood, it features edges with brass protection.

A replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. Constructed from wood, it has brass-protected edges. The Roman scutum could have either a rectangular or a round boss. This scutum has a boss modelled on a 2nd-century original from Kirkham in England.