Roman Centurian Shield - Scutum

The Roman infantry was the finest fighting machine of the Ancient World. Its troops were highly disciplined, well trained and generally well led. This is a replica rectangular infantry shield or scutum (Approximately 112 x 51 cm straight across or 70 cm with the curve).

This shield also meets the needs of the re-enactor making it ideal for use or for decoration

Key Features:
Well Made
Authentic

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.