Product description
This scutum is a replica of a late Roman shield from the 3th century AD. The original was found in Dura Europos (Syria).
The Roman scuta provided soldiers with an excellent protection and it enabled the testudoformation (turtle formation).
The shield is made of several layers of wood and is covered with dyed linen. Its length is 108 cm and its width is 72 cm. It weighs about 6 kg.
Product details:
Length: 108 cm
Width: 72 cm;
Material: plywood, linen, brass;
Thickness: 1 cm;
Weight: 5.3 kg;
Based on a historic original: yes;
Transport weight (gram): 10000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
