04-13-2016, 05:04 PM
(04-13-2016, 11:36 AM)scamander Wrote: Auxilia generally used the oval scutum, whereas the rectangular ones were for legionaries. I did a short vlog on scuta from both periods. You can watch it here:
Vlog on scutum
In first century didn't the legions mainly use the Augustan scutum? Square didn't come more into play until the beginning of 2nd century and late 1st century, I believe.
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Real Name: Aaron Phelps
Real Name: Aaron Phelps