Roman Shields and Roman Scutums by Medieval Collectibles

The Roman shield was called a Scutum which is the Latin word for shield. The shape of the Roman shield was retangular and semi cylindrical. This curved shape would protect the Roman soldiers in the front and sides. Roman shields were used by the Roman Army to deflect missiles targeted at the soldiers, as well as protect them from the impact of hand held weapons yielded at them. As time went by Roman shields took more of an oval flat shape. Medieval Collectibles carries full sized and functional Roman shields of all types. Most of our Roman shields have a boss in the center with intricate designs coming from it.

Roman Shield Item # AA857 This beautifully decorated Roman shield is fabricated in steel and features a variety of bronzed-steel embossing and baked-enamel finishes. They are equipped with chain hangers and brackets for attaching one or two swords to the back of the shield. Price:  $161.00

Wooden Oval Roman Shield Item # 801068 We are excited to offer this wooden oval cavalry shield, which is covered front and back with leather. It has a black steel boss and gold leather wings and lightning on the face and arm straps on the back. Price:  $145.00