Blank Roman Scutum Shield

Among the Roman fighting forces, no shield was as preferred as the traditional rectangular scutum, and for good reason. It offered superior defensive capabilities. With this Blank Roman Scutum Shield, you can take the time to create your very own. This white convex shield is a perfect canvas to paint your personal design. The shield itself is made entirely from hard wood and rimmed with brass metal, giving it the same hardy strength as our finished models. The only difference is the blank, white face with a central hole, designed to accommodate a shield boss. Painted or not, you can bet that this Blank Roman Scutum Shield will afford you the very same protection that it is more colorful cousins do, making it one of the very best shields that a warrior can march into combat with.

Key Features:

• A classic Roman Legion scutum (shield)
• Features a blank, white face with brass trim
• Drilled hole in the middle accommodates the shield boss (included)
• Can be custom painted with personal designs
• A great way to create your own shield
• A fantastic display item, collectors piece, or reenactment shield

Materials:

• Made from poplar wood
• Overlaid with a linen binding

Measurements:

• Height: 42 Inches
• Curved Width: 33 Inches
• Width From Side to Side: 22.3 Inches
• Weight: 11 Pounds
• Overall Thickness: 3.5 inches
• Shield Thickness: 0.5 inches
• Boss Thickness: 3 inches