Product description
The scutum was a shield used by Roman soldiers. The Republican scutum was oval, in later times it became rectangular. The scuta were often curved to absorb blows.
Replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. It is made of wood and has edges with brass protection.
Replica of the shield with which large parts of the world were conquered. It is made of wood and has brass-protected edges. The Roman scutum could have either a rectangular or a round boss. This scutum has a boss like a 2nd-century original from Kirkham in England.
Details
Scutum made of wood and hand painted
Rim with brass reinforcement
Shield boss or umbo made of metal with back handle
Rear wooden reinforcement
Dimensions: 107 x 55 cm (Height x Width)
Bending radius: 23 cm
Weight: 4,300 g
Based on a historical original
